nProblem: It is unclear which antecedent a pronoun references
nCause: There are a number of possible causes
–More than one antecedent is present
–The pronoun is not close to the antecedent
–An implied antecedent is referenced
–“That” or “which” is used to refer to persons
nIncorrect: Jill had a fight at
work and had to meet with her
supervisor, Joan, about it. It made
her mad.
nIncorrect: Joan didn’t know which
was to blame, Jill or her
co-worker.
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