English ACT Aspire Practice Test

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Which pronoun can often create confusion in a sentence?

Specific pronouns
Vague pronouns
Possessive pronouns
Subject pronouns

The correct answer is: Vague pronouns

Vague pronouns can create confusion in a sentence because they do not clearly refer to a specific noun or antecedent, which can leave readers unsure about what is being referenced. For example, in the sentence "She told her that it was time to go," the pronouns "she," "her," and "it" are vague unless the context makes it clear who or what they refer to. If the reader does not have context or if the antecedents were not defined earlier in the text, it can lead to misunderstandings about who or what is involved in the action or situation being described. This lack of clarity makes it crucial to ensure that pronouns have clear and specific antecedents to avoid ambiguity in writing.