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Does the pronoun in this sentence refer clearly to its antecedent–the word it stands for. If the antecedent is clear, choose “right” for your answer. If the antecedent is unclear, choose “wrong.” Joan said the cordless phone is under the red pillow, but I can’t find it. 

Commas The man who came to the party with Joy says he was kidnapped by aliens. 

Faulty Parallelism The pitcher wiped his brow, straightened his cap, and tugged at the brim.

Does the pronoun in this sentence refer clearly to its antecedent–the word it stands for. If the antecedent is clear, choose “right” for your answer. If the antecedent is unclear, choose “wrong.” When Nick questioned the repairman, he became very upset.

Dangling and/or Misplaced Modifiers Books with hard covers do not sell well in bookstores.

Faulty Parallelism Darkening skies, branches that were waving, and scurrying animals signaled the approaching storm.

Run-ons, Fragments, and Comma Splices Raoul sat on his sofa staring out at the cold and grey snow, wondering what it would be like to live in Hawaii.

Apostrophes Little Bobbys mother understood his compulsion and was kind to him.

Run-ons, Fragments, and Comma Splices Large, spiky plants called Spanish spears bordered the path. The leaves brushed against my legs. And left little slash marks on my ankles.

Run-ons, Fragments, and Comma Splices It was a beautiful springtime day full of sun shine and soft breezes the park was strangely empty.