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cataphoric and anaphoric reference

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In “After she finished the exam, Hina left the room,” the reference is:

A. Demonstrative
B. Cataphoric
C. Anaphoric
D. Comparative

She comes before Hina, making it a forward reference.

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It refers back to the machine, making it an anaphoric reference.

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The pronoun refers forward to the guests, making it cataphoric.

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Which sentence best illustrates anaphoric cohesion?

A. When she arrived, Sana apologized.
B. The flowers bloomed. They filled the garden with fragrance.
C. Before he spoke, Umar smiled.
D. If they agree, the committee members will sign.

They refers back to the flowers, creating textual cohesion.

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In “If he wins the scholarship, Tariq will study abroad,” the pronoun he is:

A. Exophoric
B. Cataphoric
C. Demonstrative
D. Anaphoric

He appears before Tariq, indicating cataphoric reference.

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Which sentence contains an unclear pronoun reference?

A. Ali thanked Hamza because he helped him.
B. Before she entered, Sara knocked.
C. The teacher smiled. She was pleased.
D. The team won. They celebrated.

The pronouns he and him could refer to either Ali or Hamza, making the reference ambiguous.

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Which sentence contains an anaphoric reference to a thing rather than a person?

A. Before it opened, the shop was cleaned.
B. The museum reopened yesterday. It attracted many visitors.
C. When she arrived, Ayesha smiled.
D. Before he left, Bilal called home.

It refers back to the museum, an anaphoric reference.

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In “Although she hesitated, Dr. Farah accepted the invitation,” she refers to:

A. invitation
B. hesitation
C. Dr. Farah
D. no one

The pronoun appears before its noun, so it is cataphoric.

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Which sentence has the pronoun referring backward?

A. Before he entered, Kamran knocked.
B. If she studies, Naila will succeed.
C. The author finished the novel. It became a bestseller.
D. After they arrived, the athletes stretched.

It refers back to the novel, making it anaphoric.

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Which sentence demonstrates cataphoric reference with a plural pronoun?

A. The students completed the project. They celebrated.
B. Before they spoke, the witnesses reviewed their statements.
C. The books were expensive, so they were returned.
D. The players won because they trained hard.

They appears before the witnesses, making it cataphoric.

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Read: “The pilot landed safely. He thanked the control tower.” The pronoun He refers to:

A. the tower
B. the landing
C. the pilot
D. safety

He refers back to the pilot, making it an anaphoric reference.

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Which sentence contains cataphoric reference?

A. The audience applauded because the singer impressed them.
B. Before she answered, the lawyer reviewed the documents.
C. The cat chased the mouse, but it escaped.
D. The workers finished the task. They rested.

She appears before the lawyer, so the reference is cataphoric.

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It refers back to the committee, an anaphoric reference.

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Which sentence contains anaphoric reference?

A. Before she spoke, the principal welcomed the guests.
B. If he succeeds, Arif will celebrate.
C. The doctor examined the patient. She then prescribed medicine.
D. After they arrived, the visitors entered the museum.

She refers back to the doctor, making it anaphoric.

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Q35. Which sentence contains a dummy “it”?

A. The bicycle is new. It belongs to Ahmed.
B. It is difficult to solve this puzzle.
C. Before it stopped, the train slowed down.
D. The phone rang. It surprised everyone.

It is a dummy subject referring forward to the infinitive clause.

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Q36. Which sentence has an ambiguous pronoun reference?

A. Fatima thanked Hina because she had helped her.
B. The pilot landed safely. He smiled.
C. The dog chased the cat. It escaped through the gate.
D. Both A and C

In both sentences, the pronouns could reasonably refer to more than one noun, making the references ambiguous.

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Q37. Which sentence is an example of cataphoric reference?

A. The students completed the assignment. They submitted it online.
B. Before she answered, Maria thought carefully.
C. The flowers bloomed. They looked beautiful.
D. The committee met yesterday. It reached a decision.

She appears before Maria, making the reference cataphoric.

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It refers back to the museum, making it an anaphoric reference.

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Q39. Which sentence correctly demonstrates cataphoric reference?

A. Ali bought a bicycle. He rides it daily.
B. Before he apologized, Bilal admitted his mistake.
C. The birds built nests. They protected their eggs.
D. The doctor examined the patient. She prescribed medicine.

He comes before Bilal, so it is cataphoric.

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