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Introduction to Pronouns

Question 3 • SHS Alt English 4 S1 - 2021

Read the sentence.Ms. Marx told Alyssa about the promising essay contest, and she was excited at the prospect.

Answer
A
changing “Alyssa” to “her”
B
changing “Ms. Marx” to “she”
C
changing “she” to “Alyssa”
D
changing “the prospect” to “it”

Explanation

The pronoun “she” could refer to either Ms. Marx or Alyssa, so the sentence is ambiguous. Changing “she” to “Alyssa” makes clear who was excited: “Ms. Marx told Alyssa about the promising essay contest, and Alyssa was excited at the prospect.”

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