Final answer:
False. The text does not contain a vague pronoun reference because it is clear that 'she' refers to Emma who flew to Hawaii.
Step-by-step explanation:
No, the text does not contain a vague pronoun reference. The sentence 'The airline lost Emma's baggage when she flew to Hawaii with her sister last month.' clearly indicates that 'Emma's baggage' is the item that was lost, and the pronoun 'she' clearly refers to Emma, the person who flew to Hawaii.
Understanding pronoun references is crucial for maintaining clarity in communication. A vague pronoun reference occurs when it is unclear to whom or to what a pronoun refers. However, in the context of the given sentence, it is clear that the possessive pronoun 'her' is used to denote ownership or belonging to Emma and that the action of flying to Hawaii was performed by her, not her sister or anyone else. The sentence structure effectively avoids confusion by mentioning Emma first and subsequently using 'she' to refer back to her.
For example, usage of a possessive pronoun to indicate belonging can be seen in the sentence: 'The family packed their suitcases for their vacation.' In this case, both the suitcases and the vacation belong to the family mentioned.
Whereas referring to a location, such as in the sentence 'Baggage claim is over there,' said the airport worker while pointing to the baggage carousels,' indicates a physical place, demonstrating clear communication without vague references.