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Spot pronouns with two possible antecedents or none at all, and pick the rewrite that makes the reference clear.
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Maya told Rosa that she had won the science fair. Why is this sentence unclear?
Maya told Rosa that she had won the science fair. Which rewrite makes clear that ROSA won?
They say the museum is free on Fridays. Why is the pronoun "they" vague here?
They say the museum is free on Fridays. Which rewrite gives the pronoun a clear replacement?
When Nadia met Priya, she had already read the report. The pronoun "she" could stand for which people?
When Nadia met Priya, she had already read the report. Which rewrite makes clear that NADIA had read it?
Coach Ellis handed Devon the clipboard because he was leaving early. Who does "he" refer to?
Coach Ellis handed Devon the clipboard because he was leaving early. Which rewrite makes clear that DEVON was leaving?
In the article, it says that teens need about nine hours of sleep. Why is "it" vague?
In the article, it says that teens need about nine hours of sleep. Which rewrite removes the vague pronoun?
Jonah practiced free throws every morning and skipped dessert all month. This helped him make the team. Why is "This" vague?
Jonah practiced free throws every morning and skipped dessert all month. Which second sentence is clear?
The bus broke down on the way to the museum, which upset the whole class. What makes "which" unclear?
The bus broke down on the way to the museum, which upset the whole class. Which rewrite is clear?
Ms. Alvarez told Bianca that her poster had won. Whose poster does "her" name?
Marcus and Theo argued until he apologized. Which revision makes clear that THEO apologized?
On the news, they said the bridge will close in June. Which revision fixes the vague pronoun?
In the school handbook, it explains the dress code. Why is the pronoun "it" vague?
Kira's mother said that she would drive to the recital. Who might "she" be?
Kira's mother said that she would drive to the recital. Which rewrite makes clear that the MOTHER will drive?
Owen put the laptop on the crate and then moved it into the hallway. What is unclear in this sentence?
Owen put the laptop on the crate and then moved it into the hallway. Which rewrite makes clear that the CRATE was moved?
The team lost its final game, and it made the coach quiet on the ride home. Which revision removes the vague pronoun?
Sara emailed Grandma after she finished the puzzle. Which rewrite makes clear that GRANDMA finished the puzzle?
Leo returned the drill to Omar after he finished the shelf. Which rewrite makes clear that LEO finished the shelf?
Rosa asked Dana if she could borrow the charger. Which rewrite makes clear that ROSA wants the charger?
The sign was faded, and they never repainted it. Why is "they" vague?
The sign was faded, and they never repainted it. Which rewrite names the missing antecedent?
Ben told his brother that his bike had a flat tire. Which rewrite makes clear that the BROTHER'S bike is flat?
Nia handed Priya the folder, but she had already filed the forms. Which revision still leaves the reference unclear?
Mr. Ito thanked the students after they cleaned the lab. They say the room had never looked so clean. Which rewrite fixes the vague "They"?
Ana warned Beth that she was late. Which word best fills the gap in the clear version: "Ana warned Beth that ___ was late"?
Fill the gap so the sentence has no vague pronoun: "In the report, ___ warns that the lake is shrinking."
They gave the museum a new roof last spring. Which revision names the actor?
Carlos left a note for Tomas before he boarded the train. Which rewrite makes clear that CARLOS boarded?
The recipe called for cream and butter, but it had spoiled. Which rewrite makes clear that the BUTTER spoiled?
Devi told Marisol that she had missed the bus. The pronoun "she" could refer to either Devi or Marisol.
In "Aaron gave Luis his jacket back," the word "his" clearly refers to Aaron and to no one else.
Ana told Mia that her scooter had a flat tire. Which rewrite makes clear that MIA'S scooter is flat?
"They say the pool opens at noon" is clear, because readers know "they" means people in general.
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