Question

Identify the pronoun and antecedent for each sentence. Rewrite any sentences that are unclear or ambiguous.
1. Yolanda's dad asked Miguel to help him move to a new apartment.
Pronoun:
Antecedent:
Rewrite (if necessary)..
2. Yolanda's dad told Todd that he might be getting a call from a government official,
Pronoun:
Antecedent:
Rewrite (if necessary):
3. Jeanette sat down with Yolanda, and she had a cup of tea.
Pronoun:
Antecedent:
Rewrite (if necessary):
4. Uncle Bobby and Yolanda's cousin Steve washed his car until it looked brand
new.
Pronoun:
Antecedent:
Rewrite (if necessary):
5. Yolanda walked Lulu's dog and also fed her cat.
Pronoun:
Antecedent:
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Answer 1

1. Pronoun: him
Antecedent: Yolanda's dad
Rewritten: Yolanda's dad asked Miguel to help Yolanda's dad move to a new apartment.

2. Pronoun: he
Antecedent: Yolanda's dad
Rewritten: Yolanda's dad told Todd that Todd might be getting a call from a government official.

3. Pronoun: she
Antecedent: Jeanette
Rewritten: Jeanette sat down with Yolanda, and Jeanette had a cup of tea.

4. Pronoun: his
Antecedent: Uncle Bobby or Yolanda's cousin Steve
Rewritten: Uncle Bobby and Yolanda's cousin Steve washed Uncle Bobby's car until it looked brand new.

5. Pronoun: her
Antecedent: Lulu
Rewritten: Yolanda walked Lulu's dog and also fed Lulu's cat.