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    The document provides directions to identify pronoun-antecedent agreement errors in 10 sentences. Most sentences contain errors where the pronoun does not agree with the intended antecedent. The task is to number each sentence, identify any errors, and provide the correct pronoun. Sentence 4 is correct and the direction is to write C for that one. The 10 sentences are about a shopping mall and discussions by a Small Business Council regarding business locations, customers, and a proposal to take to the mayor.

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    The document provides directions to identify pronoun-antecedent agreement errors in 10 sentences. Most sentences contain errors where the pronoun does not agree with the intended antecedent. The task is to number each sentence, identify any errors, and provide the correct pronoun. Sentence 4 is correct and the direction is to write C for that one. The 10 sentences are about a shopping mall and discussions by a Small Business Council regarding business locations, customers, and a proposal to take to the mayor.

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    The document provides directions to identify pronoun-antecedent agreement errors in 10 sentences. Most sentences contain errors where the pronoun does not agree with the intended antecedent. The task is to number each sentence, identify any errors, and provide the correct pronoun. Sentence 4 is correct and the direction is to write C for that one. The 10 sentences are about a shopping mall and discussions by a Small Business Council regarding business locations, customers, and a proposal to take to the mayor.

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    Proofreading a Paragraph for Correct Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Directions: Most of the following sentences contain errors in pronoun-antecedent agreement.

    Number your paper 1-10. Then, identify each error and give the correct pronoun. If a sentence is correct (and only one sentence is), write C. (1) Everybody had a chance to express their opinion about a new shopping mall. (2) Mrs. Granger and Mr. Franks are happy about his or her new business locations at the mall. (3) Both said that his profits have increased significantly. (4) Neither Mr. Chen nor Mr. Cooper, however, feels that their customers find parking convenient enough. (5) Anyone shopping at the mall has to park their car too far from the main shopping area. (6) Several members of the council said that the mall has taken away many of their customers. (7) One of the new women on the council then presented their own idea about creating a farmers market on weekends. (8) Many members said he or she favored the plan, and a proposal was discussed. (9) Each farmer could have their own spot near the town hall. (10) The Small Business Council then agreed to take their proposal to the mayor. Proofreading a Paragraph for Correct Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Directions: Most of the following sentences contain errors in pronoun-antecedent agreement. Number your paper 1-10. Then, identify each error and give the correct pronoun. If a sentence is correct (and only one sentence is), write C. (1) Everybody had a chance to express their opinion about a new shopping mall. (2) Mrs. Granger and Mr. Franks are happy about his or her new business locations at the mall. (3) Both said that his profits have increased significantly. (4) Neither Mr. Chen nor Mr. Cooper, however, feels that their customers find parking convenient enough. (5) Anyone shopping at the mall has to park their car too far from the main shopping area. (6) Several members of the council said that the mall has taken away many of their customers. (7) One of the new women on the council then presented their own idea about creating a farmers market on weekends. (8) Many members said he or she favored the plan, and a proposal was discussed. (9) Each farmer could have their own spot near the town hall. (10) The Small Business Council then agreed to take their proposal to the mayor. Proofreading a Paragraph for Correct Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Directions: Most of the following sentences contain errors in pronoun-antecedent agreement. Number your paper 1-10. Then, identify each error and give the correct pronoun. If a sentence is correct (and only one sentence is), write C. (1) Everybody had a chance to express their opinion about a new shopping mall. (2) Mrs. Granger and Mr. Franks are happy about his or her new business locations at the mall. (3) Both said that his profits have increased significantly. (4) Neither Mr. Chen nor Mr. Cooper, however, feels that their customers find parking convenient enough. (5) Anyone shopping at the mall has to park their car too far from the main shopping area. (6) Several members of the

    council said that the mall has taken away many of their customers. (7) One of the new women on the council then presented their own idea about creating a farmers market on weekends. (8) Many members said he or she favored the plan, and a proposal was discussed. (9) Each farmer could have their own spot near the town hall. (10) The Small Business Council then agreed to take their proposal to the mayor.

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