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- My daughter wrote a report and studied for a spelling test. It was a
long one. - The chart at the end of the magazine article was included in its original
form.
Written Practice 9-7
Make the pronoun references clear in the following sentences.
- My neighbor frequently buys my family food because they are so kind.
- I hammered the nail into the picture hook, and now it is crooked.
- Both Gloria and Priscilla played with her children.
- The turkey platter was empty, but we were tired of eating it anyway.
- The principal was speaking to Jason, and he looked unhappy.
- Although Robin likes working at the cake shop, she never eats
them herself. - Although the car smashed into the tree, it was not damaged.
- After interviewing several teachers, I realized that it was not for me.