✏️ Grammar & Conventions: Vague Pronouns (Grade 6)

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Recognize and correct vague pronouns (unclear antecedents).

1. Why is the pronoun vague? Rewrite: They say it will rain.

2. Why is the pronoun vague? Rewrite: Mia told Ana that she won.

3. Why is the pronoun vague? Rewrite: When Sam talked to Leo, he was upset.

4. Why is the pronoun vague? Rewrite: It says in the article that bees are in danger.

5. Why is the pronoun vague? Rewrite: Take the book off the shelf and dust it.

Answer key: 1) unclear who "they" is — name the source (e.g., forecasters) · 2) unclear who won — name Mia or Ana · 3) unclear who "he" is — name Sam or Leo · 4) replace "It says" with "The article says" · 5) unclear which "it" — the book or the shelf

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Free Grade 6 English worksheet (Common Core L.6.1.d): recognize and correct vague pronouns (unclear antecedents). Skill: Recognize and correct vague pronouns (unclear antecedents). Level: Grade 6 — also suits Year 7 (UK).

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CCSS L.6.1.d: Recognize and correct vague pronouns (unclear antecedents)
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