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Review: Pronoun Reference
In each of the following sentences, decide whether the writer used the highlighted pronoun appropriately for formal writing.
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It says in this article in The Atlantic Advocate that Frederictonians are taking up line dancing in unprecedented numbers.
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They say Frederictonians often gather at clubs and dance the night away.
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Recently Frederictonians gave a demonstration of their craft at the Saint John Exhibition.
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When a dancer which is talented performs the best-known numbers the entire audience becomes involved.
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In Martha’s Guide to Fredericton she lists all the line dancing halls within 50 kilometres.
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Although Fredericton is a small town it has many interesting sights, and Ruth enjoys spring because it is the season when all dancers buy new outfits.
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It is normal for tourists to visit Fredericton from all over Canada, especially in the summer, to watch the dancers.
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Line dancing has a long and illustrious history, and it is especially popular with young people.
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Grandparents, who were the first generation to line dance, taught their children that this activity was part of Fredericton’s heritage.
- The reasons for keeping this tradition alive include an awareness of your roots and pride in your heritage.
© Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Ottawa, 2024
