Vague Pronouns

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Vague pronoun error example:

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All tables in the cafeteria were turned over by them.

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Sentence with an error: The letter was delivered to Mary and his ailing grandmother.

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The letter was delivered to Mary and his ailing grandmother.

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Vague pronoun error example:

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Eli is always thinking about computers; it seems to be his only interest.

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Vague pronoun error example: Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony.

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Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended.

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Identify the sentence with an error:

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My friends wanted me to go river-rafting but I wouldn't go with him.

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Sentence without error:

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The chef accidentally knocked down the shelf of spices, ruining his soup.

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Vague pronoun example:

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As Joe was talking to Sam, he started to cry.

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Identify the statement without a vague pronoun:

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The pirates left their gold in a hidden cave.

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Vague pronoun example:

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Despite the heat wave, they say Seattle is a cool city.

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Jordan's mother forced her to attend _______ regularly.

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them