Asked by Anonymous
can anyone tell me if this is correct?
Read the following sentences, and focus on the grammar area specified in the left column. Then, complete Appendix H by selecting the correct sentence (a or b)
Vague pronouns - B
25a. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This increasing pollution is a big problem for many cities.
25b. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This is a big problem for many cities.
Read the following sentences, and focus on the grammar area specified in the left column. Then, complete Appendix H by selecting the correct sentence (a or b)
Vague pronouns - B
25a. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This increasing pollution is a big problem for many cities.
25b. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This is a big problem for many cities.
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
The vague pronoun is "This" in 25b. The reader doesn't know whether "this" refers to pollution or population growth.
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