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📘 Pronoun Reference and Unclear Pronoun – Detailed Rules for HSC Examinees

🔹 What is a Pronoun?

A pronoun is a word used instead of a noun to avoid repetition.
👉 Examples: he, she, it, they, them, this, that, which, who, etc.

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🔍 What is Pronoun Reference?

Pronoun reference means the pronoun must clearly refer to a specific noun (antecedent) in the sentence.

✅ Correct Example:

• Rina loves her cat. She feeds it every morning.
  (✔️ "She" clearly refers to Rina)

❌ Unclear Example:

• When Rina talked to Sima, she was upset.
  (❌ Who was upset? Rina or Sima? → Unclear reference)

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🚫 Common Pronoun Reference Errors (with Rules)

🔴 1. Ambiguous Reference

When it is not clear which noun the pronoun refers to.

❌ Example:

• My cousin met Rina after she came back from college.
  (Who came back? My cousin or Rina?)

✅ Correction:

• My cousin met Rina after Rina came back from college.

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🔴 2. Missing Antecedent

The pronoun is used, but there is no noun (antecedent) for it.

❌ Example:

• They say that mobile phones are harmful.
  (Who are “they”?)

✅ Correction:

• Experts say that mobile phones are harmful.

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🔴 3. Remote Reference

The pronoun refers to a whole idea or clause instead of a clear noun.

❌ Example:

• He failed the exam, which made his parents angry.
  (What does "which" refer to? Failing or the exam?)

✅ Correction:

• His failure in the exam made his parents angry.

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🔴 4. Vague Use of “It”, “This”, “That”, or “Which”

These pronouns must refer to a specific noun, not a general idea.

❌ Example:

• He was late to school. This caused a problem.
  (“This” is vague — what exactly caused the problem?)

✅ Correction:

• His lateness caused a problem.

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🔴 5. Pronoun Doesn’t Agree with Antecedent

The pronoun must match the number (singular/plural) and gender of its noun.

❌ Example:

• Every student must bring their ID card.
  (“Every student” is singular, “their” is plural.)

✅ Correction:

• Every student must bring his or her ID card.

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✍️ HSC Tips:

🔹 In gap filling with clues or editing questions, unclear pronoun reference is common.
🔹 Always find the antecedent before choosing the correct pronoun.
🔹 Use repetition if necessary to make the meaning clear — especially in writing.

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🧠 Mini Practice:

Find and correct the unclear pronoun:

1. When Farid met Anis, he gave him a book.
2. Mina lost her bag. This made her cry.
3. If you don’t study, they won’t let you pass.

✍️ Let me know when you’re ready for the answers!

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