A Prounoun must refer clearly to the word it stands for. If the meaning of a pronoun is uncertain, the sentence will be confusing. For example: Gloria told Renee that she had gotten an A on her paper. (Who got the A?) To clarify--- Gloria told Renee, "You got an A on your paper."
Rewrite the sentences and select the correct word that clarifies the sentence. Underline the word you selected.
1. As Derek told his father about being arrested, (Rudy, he) began to cry.
2. Students complain that (they, the maintenance staff) keep the library too hot.
3. Flo ripped the wrapping paper off the presetn and then threw (it, the paper) in the wastebasket.
4. Many older people shop at the mall because (they, the stores) give a 15 percent discount to senior citizens.
Rewrite the sentences and select the correct word that clarifies the sentence. Underline the word you selected.
1. As Derek told his father about being arrested, (Rudy, he) began to cry.
2. Students complain that (they, the maintenance staff) keep the library too hot.
3. Flo ripped the wrapping paper off the presetn and then threw (it, the paper) in the wastebasket.
4. Many older people shop at the mall because (they, the stores) give a 15 percent discount to senior citizens.