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OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

Which best describes the antecedent in the sentence? In the encyclopedia, it tells about musical instruments from all around the world. A. missing B. unclear or confusing C. clear

OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

@whpalmer4

OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

@wolfe8

OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

@Compassionate

OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

I think A. missing...?

OpenStudy (wolfe8):

Oh boy English grammar is not my thing. I think it's a pronoun in the sentence.

OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

Huh...?

OpenStudy (wolfe8):

I think here "it" is the antecedent.

OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

Ya, but what do you think the answer is?

OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

@whpalmer4 ???

OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

@jigglypuff314

OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

So Emily? Got anything O.O

jigglypuff314 (jigglypuff314):

mmm didn't I email you about this one before? I think "it" refers to "encyclopedia" so clear

OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

Ya, but I still dont think its clear..

OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

Well, thanks! :) I gtg now, see ya!

OpenStudy (whpalmer4):

I think missing is the right answer here. "In the encyclopedia, it tells about musical instruments around the world." What tells about musical instruments? There's nothing for "it" to be referring to here. "In the encyclopedia, the article about parts of speech tells about the use of pronouns."

OpenStudy (lovelyanna):

Aha, I knew it! Thanks!!

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