Question

b. revising sentences by correcting faulty pronoun reference
revise the following sentences to correct each ambiguous, general, weak, or indefinite reference. if a sentence is correct, write c.
ex. mattie took a deep breath and started to sing, which made her guests cheer. when mattie took a deep breath and started to sing, her guests cheered.

1. in these statistics it indicates that inflation was lower last year.
2. my brothers traveled to see the band live during their final appearance.
3. dont mix molasses with the honey because it might make the recipe too sweet.
4. pietro caught the pass, stepped toward the basket, and made it one - handed.
5. hetty kept singing that song over and over, which annoyed her sister.
6. that clock, which is on the mantle, has needed fixing for the past three months.
7. the team put on their uniforms and then went out to play it.
8. in the country store, you knew there would always be bargains.
9. serena noticed lorenzo was applauding enthusiastically, and that pleased her.
10. when the egg landed on the sidewalk, it broke.

Explanation:

1. The original sentence has an ambiguous "it". We can rewrite it to clarify the subject.
2. The original sentence has an ambiguous "their". We can rewrite it to clarify the possessive.
3. The original sentence has an ambiguous "it". We can rewrite it to clarify the subject.
4. The original sentence has an ambiguous "it". We can rewrite it to clarify the subject.
5. The original sentence uses "which" in a non - restrictive clause. We can rewrite it to clarify the antecedent.
6. The sentence is correct as the relative clause "which is on the mantle" clearly modifies "that clock".
7. The original sentence has an ambiguous "it". We can rewrite it to clarify the object.
8. The original sentence has an ambiguous "you". We can rewrite it to clarify the subject.
9. The original sentence has an ambiguous "that". We can rewrite it to clarify the antecedent.
10. The sentence is correct as "it" clearly refers to "the egg".

Answer:

1. These statistics indicate that inflation was lower last year.
2. My brothers traveled to see the band live during the band's final appearance.
3. Don't mix molasses with the honey because the mixture might make the recipe too sweet.
4. Pietro caught the pass, stepped toward the basket, and made the shot one - handed.
5. Hetty kept singing that song over and over, and this annoyed her sister.
6. C
7. The team put on their uniforms and then went out to play the game.
8. In the country store, one knew there would always be bargains.
9. Serena noticed Lorenzo was applauding enthusiastically, and his applause pleased her.
10. C