Asked by Olivia N J

Identify the pronoun which has an unclear antecedent in the following sentence, if one exists.

After you give the balls to the players, let me take a look at them.
a. you
b. me
c. them
d. all pronouns have clear antecedents

How do I answer this question? I am super confused.
Answered by Writeacher
What are the pronouns in that sentence? Make a list.

Are there any for which you cannot tell the antecedent?
http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=pronouns+antecedent+rules
Answered by Olivia N J
The pronouns in the sentence are you, me, and them.
Answered by Writeacher
OK ... and to whom is each one referring?

you -- refers to ______
me -- refers to ______
them -- refers to ______
Answered by Olivia N J
I do not think there is any that I cannot tell the antecedent so would the right answer be D?
Answered by Writeacher
you -- refers to the person being spoken to

me -- refers to the speaker

them -- refers to ..... ??
Answered by Olivia N J
Wait so we are not sure about what the person is referring to when they used the word they? I just assumed that them was supposed to be the balls.
Answered by Writeacher
Why not the players?
Answered by Olivia N J
I got it now thank you Writeacher! The right answer would be c. them because we do not know if it is referring to the players or the balls.
Answered by Writeacher
Exactly!

You're welcome.
Answered by anonymous
For the 2022 Texas COnnections Acadamy Quick Check, these are the answer...
1. foretold
2. the death of Abdul-Karim
3. the possibility of one culture overcoming the other
4. them
5. their
Answered by cool
anonymous is right ty!
Answered by cup licker
anonymous is correct^