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1
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antecedent

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  • the noun a pronoun is replacing. sometimes it is unclear which noun the pronoun replaces
2
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What is the best way to correct the following unclear pronoun antecedent?
Even though he had major injuries, they say he should recover recover quickly

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Even though he had major injuries, the doctors say he should recover quickly

3
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What is the best way to correct the following unclear pronoun antecedent?
I think that they should be able to write about any topic

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  • I think that students should be able to write about any topic
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What is the best way to correct the following unclear pronoun antecedent?
Chris said he was taller than him

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Chris said Todd was taller than Jeff

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What is the best way to correct the following unclear pronoun antecedent?
The prisoner gave his cellmate his book

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The prisoner gave his book to his cellmate

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What is the best way to correct the following unclear pronoun antecedent?
Andrew said he will begin cooking soon

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Andrew said the chef will begin cooking soon

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