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Humanities Grammar Handbook
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| 6 Sentence
fragments 7 Run-on sentences 8 Verb agreement 13 Passive voice 15 ESL 17 Misplaced modifiers 18 Pronoun reference 20a Comparisons 21 Parallel construction 23 Commas 23d Sexist language 25/6 Semicolons & colons 29 Ellipsis 31 Brackets 35 Apostrophes 36 Abbreviations 37 Underlining 39 Numbers 41b Slang 41e Jargon 41f Pretentious language 42c Idioms 42e Clichés 43a Fluff |
18 Pronoun reference
Unclear pronoun references
often lead to great confusion among readers. Generally, be sure your pronoun
references are specific.
Unclear pronoun references: It is well-known that The Odyssey teaches you the principles of hospitality and generosity. This is clear in the episode of the Cyclopes.
Revised: The Odyssey teaches the principles of hospitality and generosity. Hospitality is clear in the episode of the Cyclopes.
