Question

Which best describes the antecedent in the sentence?

Mr. Walker helped Larry with his Latin lessons, but he had to leave early.

A. clear
B. missing
C. unclear or confusing

Answer 1

@jigglypuff314
@whpalmer4

Answer 2

It's unclear whether Larry or Mr. Walker had to leave early, wouldn't you say?

Answer 3

Ya, thats true. I was thinking that it would be C, but I couldn't quite get it. Thanks :)

Answer 4

@whpalmer4 Another similair question:

Which best describes the antecedent in the sentence?

She had called the company's order department, but it was never delivered.

A. clear
B. missing
C. unclear or confusing

I think C

Answer 5

Sorry, I mean similar*

Answer 6

Do you see anything that "it" might refer to? Surely it doesn't refer to the company's order department :-)

Answer 7

Yep, "it" refers to the thing that wasn't delivered but that's missing... then its B?

Answer 8

right @whpalmer4 ?

Answer 9

Yes, I would say missing is correct. Time for lunch, good luck!

Answer 10

@whpalmer4 see other question?