EXERCISE 23–1 Pronoun reference

EXERCISE 23–1 Pronoun reference

Edit the following sentences to correct errors in pronoun reference. In some cases, you will need to decide on an antecedent that the pronoun might logically refer to. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time.

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They say that engineering students should have hands-on experience with dismantling and reassembling machines.

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Suggested revision: Some professors say that engineering students should have hands-on experience with dismantling and reassembling machines.
EXERCISE 23–1 Pronoun reference - Edit the following sentences to correct errors in pronoun reference. In some cases, you will need to decide on an antecedent that the pronoun might logically refer to. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - They say that engineering students should have hands-on experience with dismantling and reassembling machines.

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She had decorated her living room with posters from chamber music festivals. This led her date to believe that she was interested in classical music. Actually she preferred rock.

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Suggested revision: Because she had decorated her living room with posters from chamber music festivals, her date thought that she was interested in classical music. Actually she preferred rock.
EXERCISE 23–1 Pronoun reference - Edit the following sentences to correct errors in pronoun reference. In some cases, you will need to decide on an antecedent that the pronoun might logically refer to. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - She had decorated her living room with posters from chamber music festivals. This led her date to believe that she was interested in classical music. Actually she preferred rock.

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In my high school, you didn’t need to get all A’s to be considered a success; you just needed to work to your ability.

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Suggested revision: In my high school, students didn’t need to get all A’s to be considered a success; they just needed to work to their ability.
EXERCISE 23–1 Pronoun reference - Edit the following sentences to correct errors in pronoun reference. In some cases, you will need to decide on an antecedent that the pronoun might logically refer to. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - In my high school, you didn’t need to get all A’s to be considered a success; you just needed to work to your ability.

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Marianne told Jenny that she was worried about her mother’s illness.

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Suggested revision: Marianne told Jenny, “I am worried about your mother’s illness.” [or “ . . . about my mother’s illness.”]
EXERCISE 23–1 Pronoun reference - Edit the following sentences to correct errors in pronoun reference. In some cases, you will need to decide on an antecedent that the pronoun might logically refer to. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Marianne told Jenny that she was worried about her mother’s illness.

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Though Lewis cried for several minutes after scraping his knee, eventually it subsided.

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Suggested revision: Though Lewis cried for several minutes after scraping his knee, eventually his crying subsided.
EXERCISE 23–1 Pronoun reference - Edit the following sentences to correct errors in pronoun reference. In some cases, you will need to decide on an antecedent that the pronoun might logically refer to. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Though Lewis cried for several minutes after scraping his knee, eventually it subsided.