Grammar - Clear Pronoun Antecedent

Question 1

antecedent

Answer 1

• the noun a pronoun is replacing. sometimes it is unclear which noun the pronoun replaces

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

• I think that students should be able to write about any topic

Question 4

What is the best way to correct the following unclear pronoun antecedent?
Chris said he was taller than him

Answer 4

Chris said Todd was taller than Jeff

Question 5

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

Answer 5

The prisoner gave his book to his cellmate

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Andrew said the chef will begin cooking soon