DIRECTIONS: rewrite the sentences so each pronoun has a clear antecedent.

Question

1. He let himself imagine what it might be like beating the air over his head, shotgun plunging against his shoulder.
2. Look, the boy said, I really don't think there's anything wrong with her.
3. What is the point? the boy said. The point is we planned it.
I know I ought to give her something, but I don't know what it's supposed
to be.
5. That's it, he says. End of story. I admit it's not much of a story

Answer 1

1. He let himself imagine what it might be like beating the air over his head, with the shotgun plunging against his shoulder.
2. Look, the boy said, I really don't think there's anything wrong with her.
3. What is the point? the boy said. The point is we planned it.
4. I know I ought to give her something, but I don't know what the gift is supposed to be.
5. That's it, he says. End of story. I admit it's not much of a story.