Question 1

In the sentence 'After the students finished their exams, they were relieved,' who does 'they' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The students

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The classrooms

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The teachers

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The exams

Question 2

Identify the pronoun clarity error in the sentence: 'When John gave his brother his book, he was very happy.'

Accepted Answer

Clarify who 'he' refers to

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Replace 'his' with 'the'

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No error

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Replace 'John' with 'he'

Question 3

Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct pronoun clarity:

Accepted Answer

The teacher told the student that the student should study harder.

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The teacher told the student that he should study harder for his exam.

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The teacher told the student that he should study harder.

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The teacher told him that he should study harder.

Question 4

What is the correct way to revise this sentence for pronoun clarity: 'When Maria visited her aunt, she gave her a gift.'?

Accepted Answer

When Maria visited her aunt, she gave her aunt a gift.

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When Maria visited her aunt, Maria gave her a gift.

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When Maria visited, she gave her a gift.

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When Maria visited her aunt, her aunt gave her a gift.

Question 5

In the sentence 'The board members discussed the proposal and decided it was a good idea,' what does 'it' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The proposal

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The discussion

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The board members

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The idea

Question 6

Which sentence has clear pronoun usage?

Accepted Answer

After talking to the manager, Sarah submitted the report.

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After talking to the manager, Sarah submitted her report to him.

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After talking to the manager, Sarah submitted her report.

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After talking to the manager, Sarah submitted the report to him.

Question 7

Find the pronoun clarity error in the sentence: 'Lisa asked Jane if she could borrow her car.'

Accepted Answer

Clarify who 'she' refers to

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Replace 'Jane' with 'her'

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No error

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Replace 'Lisa' with 'she'

Question 8

Choose the correct sentence with proper pronoun clarity:

Accepted Answer

The professor told the student that the student needed to submit the assignment.

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The professor told him that he needed to submit the assignment.

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The professor told the student that he needed to submit it.

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The professor told the student that he needed to submit the assignment.

Question 9

What is the error in pronoun clarity in this sentence: 'Tom and Jerry went to his house after the game.'?

Accepted Answer

Replace 'his' with 'Tom's' or 'Jerry's'

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No error

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Replace 'game' with 'games'

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Replace 'Tom and Jerry' with 'They'

Question 10

Which of the following sentences has clear pronoun usage?

Accepted Answer

After the meeting, the manager and his assistant went to the manager's office.

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After the meeting, the manager and his assistant went to his office.

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After the meeting, the manager and his assistant went to his office to discuss.

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After the meeting, the manager and his assistant went to discuss in his office.

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