Pronouns & Antecedents
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Who joined the league of nations?
who
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His desire was to play soccer for his school
personal
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She herself bakes more than her share of cookies for the church.
intensive
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In the country of Moab, Ruth married one of Naomi's sons.
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The absence of the United States was a surprise to all.
all
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Whom was the League protecting?
Interrogative
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Many bake cakes and cupcakes, but cookies are easier to transport.
indefinite
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Keesha, have Keesha read about Mark Twain?
you
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This baffled the proponents of the League.
this
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However, not everyone was concerned for other nations.
indefinite
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This was proved when France itself would not aid Ethiopia.
this - demonstrative
itself - intensive
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The trip was long and hard; the trip was about fifty-five miles.
it
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Elizabeth and Rebekah came from Ireland to the United States to tour the historic cities they had studied.
Elizabeth and Rachel
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This baffled the proponents of the League.
demonstrative.
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In the end, no one helped anyone for the fear of everyone.
no one - indefinite
anyone - indefinite
everyone - indefinite
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Moses loved the Israelites and the Israelite's God.
their
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Clemen's life produced its share of sadness, though.
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Whose cleats have been left in the locker room?
interrogative
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Many of the nations defeated themselves and the purpose of the League.
many - indefinite
themselves - reflexive
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Boaz was good to Ruth and Naomi by supplying corn, and wheat for Ruth and Naomi.
them
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The tour guide let her father sit where George Washington sat when he worshiped in Williamsburg.
George Washington
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Elijah challenged them to a contest to determine who served the true God.
them - personal
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However, not everyone was concerned for the other nations.
everyone - indefinite
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The whistle blew, a penalty kick was awarded, and all waited to see the outcome.
all - indefinite
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The League maintained safety and protection for itself.
itself - reflexive
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His favorite soccer shoes are those.
those - demonstrative
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Those are my favorite kind.
those - demonstrative