Question

Does the text contain a vague pronoun reference? Even after Andrew warned Kate to be careful, she broke his handmade ceramic bowl when she dropped it on her foot. a) Yes, the text contains a vague pronoun reference. b) No, the pronoun reference is clear. c) The pronoun reference is ambiguous. d) The text doesn't provide enough context to determine.

Answer 1

The pronoun reference in the sentence is clear with 'she' referring to 'Kate' and 'it' to 'ceramic bowl', so there is no vagueness in the pronoun usage.

Step-by-step explanation:

The pronoun reference in the sentence is clear. The pronouns 'she' and 'it' correspond to 'Kate' and 'ceramic bowl' respectively, which are mentioned earlier in the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer to whether the text contains a vague pronoun reference is: b) No, the pronoun reference is clear.

Pronoun case and clarity are important in English grammar to avoid ambiguity. This sentence demonstrates a proper use of pronouns, ensuring that readers understand that Kate is the subject who performs the action of dropping the bowl. It adheres to the grammatical rules, avoiding vague or indefinite pronouns that could make the meaning unclear.

Answer 2

Yes, the text contains a vague pronoun reference.

Step-by-step explanation:

Yes, the text contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun 'she' is used without a clear antecedent. It is not clear whether 'she' refers to Kate or Andrew. To improve the clarity, the sentence could be rewritten as: 'Even after Andrew warned her to be careful, Kate broke his handmade ceramic bowl when she dropped it on her foot.'