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What is a vague pronoun reference?

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A vague pronoun reference occurs when a pronoun does not clearly refer to a specific noun, making the meaning unclear.

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Identify an example of a vague pronoun reference.

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"Kimiko tore the pages from the notebook and threw it away." The pronoun 'it' is vague because it does not specify what 'it' refers to.

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. Examples include 'myself', 'yourself', 'themselves'.

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence. Examples include 'myself', 'yourself', 'themselves'.

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Complete the sentence with the appropriate reflexive pronoun: "The players blamed _______."

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themselves.

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What is the difference between 'their' and 'there'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'there' refers to a place.

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Select the correctly written sentence: "They're often late for their little league practices."

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This sentence is correct because 'they're' is the contraction for 'they are' and 'their' shows possession.

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What type of pronoun is 'themselves' in the sentence: "The jurors could not agree among themselves."

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Reflexive pronoun.

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What is the correct pronoun to replace the incorrect one in the sentence: "The exhibit was on butterflies, and they included a film."?

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it.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.