Question

which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference?
colonel tom parker was elvis presley’s manager until his death in 1977.
colonel tom parker was elvis presley’s manager until presley’s death in 1977.
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Explanation:

To determine a vague pronoun reference, we analyze the pronoun "his" in the first sentence. The pronoun "his" could refer to either Colonel Tom Parker or Elvis Presley, creating ambiguity. In the second sentence, using "Presley’s" instead of "his" clarifies whose death is being referred to. So the first sentence has a vague pronoun reference.

Answer:

Colonel Tom Parker was Elvis Presley’s manager until his death in 1977.