EXERCISE 34.4

EXERCISE 34.4

Revise each of the following items to clarify pronoun reference. Most of the items can be revised in more than one way. If a pronoun refers ambiguously to more than one possible antecedent, revise the sentence to reflect each possible meaning. Example:

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  1. Question

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    All scholarship applicants must fill out a financial aid form, meet with the dean, and write a letter to the committee members. The deadline is October 24, so applicants should start the process as soon as possible.

  2. Question

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    Patients on medication may relate better to their therapists and be more responsive to them; these patients may also be less vulnerable to what disturbs them.

  3. Question

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    Ms. Dunbar wanted to speak to my mother before speaking to me.

    Ms. Dunbar wanted to speak to my mother before I spoke to her.

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    Texans often hear about the influence of big oil corporations.

  5. Question

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    Many residents were outraged by a small band of protestors picketing the new shopping center.

    The new shopping center, which outraged many residents, was picketed by a small band of protestors.