Practice Questions

Which sentence best demonstrates anaphoric reference in academic writing?

A. Before they began, the researchers organized the materials.
B. The researchers collected the data. They analyzed it carefully. ✓
C. If he agrees, the professor will supervise the study.
D. Although she hesitated, the candidate answered.

They refers back to the researchers, and it refers back to the data.

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In “If she is selected, Noor will represent the college,” she refers to:

A. college
B. selection
C. Noor ✓
D. representative

The pronoun appears before the noun, making it cataphoric.

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Which sentence is an example of cataphoric reference?

A. The judge announced the verdict. He then left.
B. Before he apologized, Adnan admitted his mistake. ✓
C. The children laughed because they enjoyed the game.
D. The mountain was covered with snow. It looked beautiful.

He comes before Adnan, creating a forward reference.

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In “The artist displayed her paintings. They attracted many visitors,” They refers to:

A. visitors
B. artist
C. paintings ✓
D. gallery

They refers back to paintings, making it anaphoric.

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Which statement about cataphoric reference is correct?

A. The noun always comes before the pronoun.
B. The pronoun refers forward to a noun introduced later. ✓
C. It only occurs in poetry.
D. It cannot use personal pronouns.

Cataphoric reference points forward to a noun that appears later.

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Which statement about anaphoric reference is correct?

A. The pronoun always appears first.
B. The noun appears after the pronoun.
C. The pronoun refers back to a previously mentioned noun. ✓
D. It never uses pronouns.

This is the defining feature of anaphoric reference.

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Which sentence has both a noun and its pronoun in the same clause with backward reference?

A. Before he smiled, Danish relaxed.
B. The manager announced the results because she was satisfied. ✓
C. If they cooperate, the volunteers will finish early.
D. Although he was late, Zain arrived.

She refers back to the manager, making it anaphoric.

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It refers back to the committee, 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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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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