Vague Pronouns

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Vague pronoun error example:

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Eric was always late for class, and it drove his teacher crazy.

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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.

Front

The students made ______ own costumes for the play.

Back

Their

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

Front

Who could 'them' refer to in the sentence about putting instruments back on the buses?

Back

musicians, instruments, and buses

Front

Miss Havisham lives with Estella in her mansion. Who does 'her' refer to?

Back

Miss Havisham and Estella

Front

Who brought delicious food?

Back

Mosleys and Smiths

Front

Before Sally puts fondant flowers on wedding cakes, she sprinkles THEM with sugar. Who could 'them' refer to?

Back

flowers and cakes

Front

Muskrat resembles a small beaver with a rat-like tail. Is this OK or vague?

Back

vague pronoun reference

Front

Fans booed the referee for an unfair call.

Back

OK