PERT Practice Test 2025 – Comprehensive Study Guide for Postsecondary Education Readiness Success!

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Which sentence IS NOT a clear pronoun reference?

The girl ate the sandwich that her mother made.

Brian helped the girl who was waiting at the station.

The girl saw the dentist who needed a tooth removed.

A clear pronoun reference occurs when it's easy to determine what the pronoun refers to in a sentence. In the case of the chosen sentence, "The girl saw the dentist who needed a tooth removed," the pronoun "who" refers to "the dentist," which can cause confusion. Readers might momentarily wonder if "who" is referring back to "the girl." The construction of the sentence doesn't straightforwardly point out which noun the pronoun is linked to, leading to ambiguity about the subject.

In contrast, the other sentences maintain clarity in their references. For instance, in the first sentence, it's clear that "her" refers to the "mother" without any confusion. Similarly, in the sentences involving Brian and the advisor, the pronouns "who" are clearly linked to their respective nouns, offering a straightforward understanding of who is being discussed. This clarity helps readers easily follow the narrative without ambiguity.

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She saw the advisor who had scheduled the appointment.

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