Exercise: Confusing Pronoun References

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Decide if the sentences have clear pronoun references. If not, rewrite the sentence with a clear pronoun.

Example:

Mr. Williams and his son Gerry took his car to the mechanic.

Mr. Williams and his son Gerry took David's car to the mechanic.

1. When I saw Ms. Couric standing with her son, I thought he looked tall.

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2. Kate told her son to clean his closet and his room since it was a mess.

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3. The walls were bright green and the carpeting pale gray, which we taught was really ugly.

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4. People are actually living without heat and hot water, and this must be taken care of.

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5. They say that the crime is increasing in our city.

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6. Rosa told her daughter that she would be able to drive in two weeks.

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7. Tom helped Steve to move into his new house.

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8. Liz talked with them as they walked down the street.

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9. He said I have to buy a parking sticker for my windshield or I will have to pay a fine.

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10. The person fixing my car said that it should be taken care of immediately.

11. Amy gave Vera the coat that she had left at her house.

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