ACT Preparation / Unit 3 ACT 0213 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Clear Pronoun Reference
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The idea
A pronoun stands for a noun, its antecedent, and must point to one clear antecedent. It, they and you need a definite antecedent; this and which should not point at a whole idea.
In practice
"When Ana called Rosa, she was upset" leaves unclear who was upset.
Where people slip
Fix an unclear pronoun by naming the noun: when Ana called Rosa, Rosa was upset.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
- Nothing. This is a starting point.
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