Lesson: Sentence Correction Basic - 18t01

Practice With Pronouns

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Answer the following question, paying special attention to any pronouns. Click Continue when you're done.

Even though they recommend daily exercise and healthy eating habits, few people have the time or the inclination to follow such advice.

	Even though they recommend daily exercise and healthy eating habits
	Even though doctors recommend daily exercise and eating habits which are healthy
	Even though daily exercise and healthy eating habits are recommended by them
	Even though doctors recommend daily exercise and healthy eating habits
	Though recommended by doctors, daily exercise and healthy eating habits

	The underlined pronoun is "they." Does the sentence indicate exactly what "they" refers to? No. It doesn't even give you options. Therefore, eliminate Choices (1) and (3).
	Choice (2) uses "eating habits which are healthy" in contrast to "healthy eating habits" in Choices (4) and (5). This latter wording sounds more direct and concise, so we eliminate Choice (2). Choice (5) sounds odd when read into the sentence (it sounds like few people are recommended by doctors!). Therefore, eliminate Choice (5).
	Choice (4) remains.
	Even though doctors recommend daily exercise and healthy eating habits, few people have the time or the inclination to follow such advice. Yes.