2nd MP Grammar Review

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What is a vague pronoun?

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A vague pronoun is a pronoun that does not clearly refer to a specific noun, making the meaning of the sentence unclear.

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Identify a sentence that does NOT contain a vague pronoun.

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The pirates left their gold in a hidden cave.

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What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement means that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with the noun it refers to (the antecedent).

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Correct the pronoun-antecedent agreement: "The committee made their decision after much debate."

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The committee made its decision after much debate.

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What is the purpose of commas in a series?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the meaning of the sentence.

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Which sentence uses commas correctly in a series?

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My friends and I rented a movie, popped popcorn, and baked cookies last night.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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Is 'Because it was raining' an independent clause?

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False.

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What is a vague pronoun error?

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A vague pronoun error occurs when a pronoun does not clearly refer to a specific noun, leading to confusion.

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Identify a sentence with a vague pronoun error.

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