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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example Input: sentence: The large balls crashed right through the tables because they were made of steel .pronoun: they. A) the large balls B) the tables
Example Output: the large balls
Example Input: sentence: leandro had to stop benton from toying with the injured bird . he is very cruel .pronoun: he. A) Leandro B) Benton
Example Output: Benton
Example Input: sentence: Mary hired Anne to take care of her .pronoun: her. A) mary B) anne
Example Output:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
One example is below.
Q: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
A: the saucepan
Rationale: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Q: sentence: Mary hired Anne to take care of her .pronoun: her. A) mary B) anne
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Q: sentence: as cornelia in the crop duster passed over aria , she could see the landing strip .pronoun: she. A) cornelia B) aria
A: cornelia
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Q: sentence: I took the water bottles out of the backpacks so that they would be lighter .pronoun: they. A) the water bottles B) the backpacks
A: the backpacks
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Q: sentence: gaston passed the gameboy to hershel because his turn was over .pronoun: his. A) Gaston B) hershel
A:
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Gaston
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Q: sentence: kirk hired himself out to andy to take care of him .pronoun: him. A) kirk B) andy
A: andy
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Q: sentence: Lucy yelled at Emma because she was so upset .pronoun: she. A) lucy B) emma
A: lucy
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Q: sentence: since it was raining , i carried the paper over my tote bag to keep it dry .pronoun: it. A) the paper B) the tote bag
A:
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the tote bag
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
One example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution is here: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this: sentence: gaston passed the gameboy to hershel because his turn was over .pronoun: his. A) Gaston B) hershel
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Part 1. Definition
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Part 2. Example
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Answer: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Part 3. Exercise
sentence: Joan passed the half-empty plate to Mary because she was hungry .pronoun: she. A) joan B) mary
Answer:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Ex Input:
sentence: Jack tried frantically to stop his son from chatting at the party , leaving us to wonder why he was behaving so strangely .pronoun: he. A) jack B) jack's son
Ex Output:
jack
Ex Input:
sentence: We went to the lakes , because sharks had been seen at the ocean beaches , so they were dangerous places to swim .pronoun: they. A) the lakes B) the ocean beaches
Ex Output:
the ocean beaches
Ex Input:
sentence: The fireman arrived before the policeman because he was coming from so far away .pronoun: he. A) the fireman B) the policeman
Ex Output:
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the policeman
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
sentence: The fox is getting in at night and attacking the chicken . It has gotten very bold .pronoun: It. A) the fox B) the chicken
the fox
sentence: the father lifted the son onto his bunk bed .pronoun: his. A) the father B) the son
the son
sentence: i stuck a skewer through a carrot . when i pulled the skewer out , it left a hole .pronoun: it. A) the skewer B) the potato
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the skewer
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Let me give you an example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
The answer to this example can be: the saucepan
Here is why: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
OK. solve this:
sentence: i stuck a skewer through a carrot . when i pulled the skewer out , it left a hole .pronoun: it. A) the skewer B) the potato
Answer:
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Detailed Instructions: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
See one example below:
Problem: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: todd took french classes from rick , because he was eager to speak it fluently .pronoun: he. A) todd B) rick
Solution:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
sentence: Jane paid for Anne's college education . She is very generous .pronoun: She. A) jane B) anne
jane
sentence: I took the water bottles out of the backpacks so that they would be handy .pronoun: they. A) the water bottles B) the backpacks
the water bottles
sentence: todd took french classes from rick , because he was eager to speak it fluently .pronoun: he. A) todd B) rick
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Example solution: the saucepan
Example explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: Bob and Steve paid for Charlie and William's college education , but now Charlie and William act as though it never happened . They are very ungrateful .pronoun: They. A) bob and steve B) charlie and william
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Solution: charlie and william
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TASK DEFINITION: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
PROBLEM: sentence: George and Bob got free tickets to the play , but they gave them to Eric and Jeff , even though they were particularly eager to see it .pronoun: they. A) george and bob B) eric and jeff
SOLUTION: george and bob
PROBLEM: sentence: sam pulled up a seat to the keyboard , but it was broken , so he had to sing instead .pronoun: it. A) the seat B) the keyboard
SOLUTION: the keyboard
PROBLEM: sentence: Lily got free tickets to the play , but she gave them to Joan , even though she was particularly eager to see it .pronoun: she. A) lily B) joan
SOLUTION:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
One example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution is here: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this: sentence: john explained his theory to jad but he couldn't understand him .pronoun: he. A) john B) jad
Solution:
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Detailed Instructions: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
See one example below:
Problem: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: The actor used to be named Jacchus , but he changed it to Jake a few years ago , because he figured it was too hard to pronounce .pronoun: he. A) jacchus B) jake
Solution:
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Given the task definition, example input & output, solve the new input case.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Output: the saucepan
If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input case for you: sentence: I'm sure that my maps will show these buildings ; they are very good .pronoun: they. A) the maps B) the buildings
Output:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example Input: sentence: the adult couldn't lift the child because he was so weak .pronoun: he. A) the adult B) the child
Example Output: the adult
Example Input: sentence: Peter knocked on Bill's door , but there was no answer . He was disappointed .pronoun: He. A) peter B) bill
Example Output: peter
Example Input: sentence: fred covered his eyes with his palms , because the wind was blowing sand around . he opened them when the wind stopped .pronoun: them. A) his eyes B) his palms
Example Output:
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instruction:
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
question:
sentence: sam pulled up a seat to the keyboard , but it was broken , so he had to stand instead .pronoun: it. A) the seat B) the keyboard
answer:
the seat
question:
sentence: the sink is clogged with grease . it has to be cleaned .pronoun: it. A) the sink B) the grease
answer:
the sink
question:
sentence: bran signaled the bartender and gestured toward his bathroom key .pronoun: his. A) bran B) the bartender
answer:
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Part 1. Definition
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Part 2. Example
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Answer: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Part 3. Exercise
sentence: i'm sure that my sketch will show this edifice ; it is very famous .pronoun: it. A) the sketch B) the edifice
Answer:
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TASK DEFINITION: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
PROBLEM: sentence: the cops arrested all of the gangsters . they were trying to run the drug trade in the neighborhood .pronoun: they. A) the cops B) the gangsters
SOLUTION: the gangsters
PROBLEM: sentence: Bob and Henry collapsed on the sidewalk . Soon they saw Carl and Ben coming to help . They were very ill .pronoun: They. A) bob and henry B) carl and ben
SOLUTION: bob and henry
PROBLEM: sentence: Lucy follows Joan's example in everything . She admires her hugely .pronoun: She. A) lucy B) joan
SOLUTION:
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instruction:
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
question:
sentence: The customers walked into the bank and stabbed some of the tellers . They were immediately taken to the hospital .pronoun: They. A) the customers B) the tellers
answer:
the tellers
question:
sentence: rob collapsed on the sidewalk . soon he saw ted coming to help . he was very concerned .pronoun: he. A) rob B) ted
answer:
ted
question:
sentence: Luke asked Henry what time the library closes , but he had forgotten .pronoun: he. A) luke B) henry
answer:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example Input: sentence: the man carried the sleeping son in his arms .pronoun: his. A) the man B) the son
Example Output: the man
Example Input: sentence: The woman lifted the girl onto her shoulders .pronoun: her. A) the woman B) the girl
Example Output: the woman
Example Input: sentence: Jack tried frantically to stop his son from barking at the party , leaving us to wonder why he was behaving so strangely .pronoun: he. A) jack B) jack's son
Example Output:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Input: Consider Input: sentence: Peter knocked on the door , and Bill answered it . He invited him to come out .pronoun: He. A) peter B) bill
Output: peter
Input: Consider Input: sentence: The fish are eating the worms . They are hungry .pronoun: They. A) the fish B) the worms
Output: the fish
Input: Consider Input: sentence: Michael fired his trainer because he couldn't stand his girlfriend .pronoun: he. A) michael B) the trainer
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TASK DEFINITION: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
PROBLEM: sentence: Look ! There are minnows swimming right below those ducks ! They had better get away to safety fast !pronoun: They. A) the minnows B) the ducks
SOLUTION: the minnows
PROBLEM: sentence: The older student was bullying the younger one , so we punished her .pronoun: her. A) the older student B) the younger student
SOLUTION: the older student
PROBLEM: sentence: there is a pedestal between me and the arena , and i can't see it .pronoun: it. A) the pedestal B) the arena
SOLUTION:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Example solution: the saucepan
Example explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: The actresses used to be named Terpsichore and Melpomene , but they changed them to Tina and Melanie a few years ago , because they figured they were easier to pronounce .pronoun: they. A) terpsichore and melpomene B) tina and melanie
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
One example is below.
Q: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
A: the saucepan
Rationale: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Q: sentence: beyonce fired her hairdresser because she couldn't stand her boyfriend .pronoun: she. A) beyonce B) the hairdresser
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
--------
Question: sentence: Emma can't leave work here until Anne arrives to replace her . If Anne had left home for work on time , she would be here by this time .pronoun: she. A) emma B) anne
Answer: anne
Question: sentence: I saw Anne yelling at some lady in a military uniform with a huge red bag . I don't know who she was , but she looked very unhappy .pronoun: she. A) anne B) the lady in uniform
Answer: the lady in uniform
Question: sentence: Mary was jogging through the park when she saw a woman juggling watermelons . she was very impressed .pronoun: she. A) mary B) the juggler
Answer:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Example solution: the saucepan
Example explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: tashia didn't get angry with francine , who had cut her off , because she stopped and apologized .pronoun: she. A) tashia B) Francine
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example Input: sentence: Joe and Bill have sold their houses and bought new ones a few miles away . They will be moving into them on Thursday .pronoun: They. A) the old houses B) the new houses
Example Output: the new houses
Example Input: sentence: This book introduced Woolf to Shelley ; it was a major influence on her writing .pronoun: her. A) woolf B) shelley
Example Output: woolf
Example Input: sentence: tashia didn't get angry with francine , who had cut her off , because she stopped and apologized .pronoun: she. A) tashia B) Francine
Example Output:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Ex Input:
sentence: i saw julio yelling at some man in a military uniform with a huge red beard . i don't know who he was , but he looked very unhappy .pronoun: he. A) julio B) the man in uniform
Ex Output:
the man in uniform
Ex Input:
sentence: Fred and John watched TV while George and Peter went out to buy groceries . After an hour they got up .pronoun: they. A) fred and john B) george and peter
Ex Output:
fred and john
Ex Input:
sentence: jonny cried because ricky wouldn't accept his toy .pronoun: his. A) jonny B) ricky
Ex Output:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Let me give you an example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
The answer to this example can be: the saucepan
Here is why: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
OK. solve this:
sentence: Tom and Andrew threw their schoolbags down to Ray and Bob after they reached the bottom of the stairs .pronoun: they. A) tom and andrew B) ray and bob
Answer:
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ray and bob
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instruction:
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
question:
sentence: During a game of tag , Joan chased Jane because she was "it" .pronoun: she. A) joan B) jane
answer:
joan
question:
sentence: this book introduced john milton to virgil ; it was a major influence on his writing .pronoun: his. A) john milton B) virgil
answer:
john milton
question:
sentence: Sam's drawings were hung just above Tina's and they did look much better with other ones above them .pronoun: they. A) sam's drawings B) tina's drawings
answer:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example input: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Example output: the saucepan
Example explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Q: sentence: Kirilova ceded the presidency to Shatova because she was less popular .pronoun: she. A) kirilova B) shatova
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Part 1. Definition
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Part 2. Example
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Answer: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Part 3. Exercise
sentence: If the con artist had succeeded in fooling Joan , she would have lost a lot of money .pronoun: she. A) the con artist B) joan
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Example solution: the saucepan
Example explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: Mary couldn't see the stage with Lucy in front of her because she is so short .pronoun: she. A) mary B) lucy
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example input: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Example output: the saucepan
Example explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Q: sentence: I took the water bottles out of the backpacks so that they would be lighter .pronoun: they. A) the water bottles B) the backpacks
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Input: Consider Input: sentence: The men lifted the boys onto their bunk beds .pronoun: their. A) the men B) the boys
Output: the boys
Input: Consider Input: sentence: i couldn't find a spoon , so i tried using a marker to stir my drink . but that turned out to be a bad idea , because it got full of coffee .pronoun: it. A) the marker B) the drink
Output: the marker
Input: Consider Input: sentence: it was a summer afternoon , and the canine was sitting in the middle of the lawn . after a while , it got up and moved to a spot under the bush , because it was hot .pronoun: it. A) the canine B) the spot under bush
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Q: sentence: Sam's drawings were hung just above Tina's and they did look much better with other ones above them .pronoun: they. A) sam's drawings B) tina's drawings
A: tina's drawings
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Q: sentence: cosmo is the only man still alive who remembers my great-grandpa . he was a remarkable man .pronoun: he. A) cosmo B) my great-grandpa
A: my great-grandpa
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Q: sentence: Mary couldn't see the stage with Lucy in front of her because she is so short .pronoun: she. A) mary B) lucy
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Teacher: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? If you are still confused, see the following example:
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Reason: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this instance: sentence: Grace was happy to trade me her sweaters for my jackets . She thinks they look great on her .pronoun: they. A) the sweaters B) the jackets
Student:
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Detailed Instructions: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
See one example below:
Problem: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: John and Steve were doing research in the library when they heard men humming and whistling . They were very annoying .pronoun: They. A) john and steve B) the men
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You will be given a definition of a task first, then an example. Follow the example to solve a new instance of the task.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Why? If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input: sentence: victor felt vindicated when his longtime rival john revealed that he was the winner of the competition .pronoun: he. A) victor B) john
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Teacher: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? If you are still confused, see the following example:
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Reason: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this instance: sentence: Julia told Angela many lies about herself , which Angela included in her book . She should have been more truthful .pronoun: She. A) julia B) angela
Student:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
[Q]: sentence: This book introduced Shakespeare and Chaucer to Ovid and Virgil ; it was a fine selection of their writing .pronoun: their. A) shakespeare and chaucer B) ovid and virgil
[A]: ovid and virgil
[Q]: sentence: I can't cut those trees down with those axes ; they are too small .pronoun: they. A) the trees B) the axes
[A]: the axes
[Q]: sentence: Julia told Angela many lies about herself , which Angela included in her book . She should have been more truthful .pronoun: She. A) julia B) angela
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
--------
Question: sentence: victor felt vindicated when his longtime rival john revealed that he was the winner of the competition .pronoun: he. A) victor B) john
Answer: victor
Question: sentence: I used old rags to clean the knives , and then I put them in the drawer .pronoun: them. A) the rags B) the knives
Answer: the knives
Question: sentence: Jack knew that Peter's son had been in a car accident because he told him about it .pronoun: he. A) jack B) peter
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
One example is below.
Q: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
A: the saucepan
Rationale: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Q: sentence: jake asked edan for a favor but he refused .pronoun: he. A) jake B) edan
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
One example is below.
Q: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
A: the saucepan
Rationale: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Q: sentence: Sam and Henry pulled up chairs to the pianos , but they were broken , so they had to sing instead .pronoun: they. A) the chairs B) the pianos
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
[Q]: sentence: Lily and Emma spoke to Donna and Rachel , breaking their silence .pronoun: their. A) lily and emma B) donna and rachel
[A]: lily and emma
[Q]: sentence: dan paid for justin's college education . he is very grateful .pronoun: he. A) dan B) justin
[A]: justin
[Q]: sentence: Sam and Henry pulled up chairs to the pianos , but they were broken , so they had to sing instead .pronoun: they. A) the chairs B) the pianos
[A]:
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Given the task definition, example input & output, solve the new input case.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Output: the saucepan
If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input case for you: sentence: heather did a lot better than her good friend lara on the test because she had studied so hard .pronoun: she. A) heather B) lara
Output:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Let me give you an example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
The answer to this example can be: the saucepan
Here is why: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
OK. solve this:
sentence: brailey gave joana candy because she was hungry .pronoun: she. A) brailey B) joana
Answer:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
One example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution is here: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this: sentence: sam tried to paint a picture of herders with cattle , but they ended up looking more like golfers .pronoun: they. A) the herders B) the cattle
Solution:
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instruction:
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
question:
sentence: The fireman arrived before the policeman because he was coming from so far away .pronoun: he. A) the fireman B) the policeman
answer:
the policeman
question:
sentence: Michael fired his trainer because he slept with his girlfriend .pronoun: his. A) michael B) the trainer
answer:
michael
question:
sentence: The trophies don't fit into the brown suitcases because they are too large .pronoun: they. A) the trophies B) the suitcases
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Teacher: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? If you are still confused, see the following example:
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Reason: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this instance: sentence: The trophies don't fit into the brown suitcases because they are too large .pronoun: they. A) the trophies B) the suitcases
Student:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
sentence: mylie looked for her friend irma in the crowd . since she always has good luck , mylie spotted her quickly .pronoun: she. A) mylie B) irma
mylie
sentence: I stuck pins through carrots . When I pulled the pins out , they left holes .pronoun: they. A) the pins B) the carrots
the pins
sentence: Joan signaled the barmaid and gestured toward her empty glass .pronoun: her. A) joan B) the barmaid
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instruction:
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
question:
sentence: Frank and Bill were upset with Tom and Steve because the toaster they had bought from them didn't work .pronoun: they. A) frank and bill B) tom and steve
answer:
frank and bill
question:
sentence: ferdinand took the rear seat while lucas claimed the front because his "dibs!" was slow .pronoun: his. A) ferdinand B) lucas
answer:
ferdinand
question:
sentence: Anna and Lisa did a lot better than their good friends Lucy and Paula on the test because they had studied so hard .pronoun: they. A) anna and lisa B) lucy and paula
answer:
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Detailed Instructions: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
See one example below:
Problem: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: the sink is clogged with grease . it has to be removed .pronoun: it. A) the sink B) the grease
Solution:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
[Q]: sentence: The dogs chased the cats , which ran up a tree . They waited at the top .pronoun: They. A) the dogs B) the cats
[A]: the cats
[Q]: sentence: the large sphere crashed right through the bench because it was made of styrofoam .pronoun: it. A) the large sphere B) the bench
[A]: the bench
[Q]: sentence: This book introduced woolf to Smith ; it was a fine selection of her writing .pronoun: her. A) woolf B) smith
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Given the task definition, example input & output, solve the new input case.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Output: the saucepan
If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input case for you: sentence: the user changed his password from " hsfhfsc34r3e " to " happy-vertical people-endowed track transporters " as it was easy to forget .pronoun: it. A) hsfhfsc34r3e B) happy-vertical people-endowed track transporters
Output:
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TASK DEFINITION: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
PROBLEM: sentence: the fish ate the roundworm . it was tasty .pronoun: it. A) the fish B) the roundworm
SOLUTION: the roundworm
PROBLEM: sentence: sam tried to paint a picture of herders with cattle , but they ended up looking more like dogs .pronoun: they. A) the herders B) the cattle
SOLUTION: the cattle
PROBLEM: sentence: the user changed his password from " hsfhfsc34r3e " to " happy-vertical people-endowed track transporters " as it was easy to forget .pronoun: it. A) hsfhfsc34r3e B) happy-vertical people-endowed track transporters
SOLUTION:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example input: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Example output: the saucepan
Example explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Q: sentence: Bob gave birth to a son last month . He is a very charming man .pronoun: He. A) bob B) bob's son
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You will be given a definition of a task first, then an example. Follow the example to solve a new instance of the task.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Why? If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input: sentence: Billy and Jimmy cried because Toby and Henry wouldn't share their toy .pronoun: their. A) billy and jimmy B) toby and henry
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
One example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution is here: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this: sentence: sam broke both his gliding joints and he's walking with aids . but a month or so from now they should be better .pronoun: they. A) the gliding joints B) the aids
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
--------
Question: sentence: the mold rolled off the rack because it wasn't level .pronoun: it. A) the mold B) the rack
Answer: the rack
Question: sentence: The paths to the lakes were blocked , so we couldn't reach them .pronoun: them. A) the paths B) the lakes
Answer: the lakes
Question: sentence: cosmo is the only man still alive who remembers my great-grandpa . he is a remarkable man .pronoun: he. A) cosmo B) my great-grandpa
Answer:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Let me give you an example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
The answer to this example can be: the saucepan
Here is why: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
OK. solve this:
sentence: Fred and Julian are the only men still alive who remember my great-grandfathers . They are remarkable men .pronoun: They. A) fred and julian B) my great-grandfathers
Answer:
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TASK DEFINITION: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
PROBLEM: sentence: patty gave birth to a daughter last month . she is a very charming woman .pronoun: she. A) patty B) patty's daughter
SOLUTION: patty
PROBLEM: sentence: I used old rags to clean the knives , and then I put them in the trash .pronoun: them. A) the rags B) the knives
SOLUTION: the rags
PROBLEM: sentence: Lily got free tickets to the play , but she gave them to Joan , because she was particularly eager to see it .pronoun: she. A) lily B) joan
SOLUTION:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
One example is below.
Q: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
A: the saucepan
Rationale: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Q: sentence: cora tried frantically to stop her daughter from chatting at the party , leaving us to wonder why she was behaving so strangely .pronoun: she. A) Cora B) Cora's daughter
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Detailed Instructions: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
See one example below:
Problem: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: my appointment started at 4:00 and i needed to catch the flight at 4:30 , so there wasn't much time . luckily , it was delayed , so it worked out .pronoun: it. A) the appointment B) the flight
Solution:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
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Question: sentence: Sam and Henry pulled up chairs to the pianos , but they were broken , so they had to stand instead .pronoun: they. A) the chairs B) the pianos
Answer: the chairs
Question: sentence: Jack tried frantically to stop his son from chatting at the party , leaving us to wonder why he was behaving so strangely .pronoun: he. A) jack B) jack's son
Answer: jack
Question: sentence: cora tried frantically to stop her daughter from chatting at the party , leaving us to wonder why she was behaving so strangely .pronoun: she. A) Cora B) Cora's daughter
Answer:
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Given the task definition, example input & output, solve the new input case.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Output: the saucepan
If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input case for you: sentence: Bill knows all about John's personal problems because he is nosy .pronoun: he. A) bill B) john
Output:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
One example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution is here: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this: sentence: Sam's drawings were hung just above Tina's and they did look much better with other ones below them .pronoun: they. A) sam's drawings B) tina's drawings
Solution:
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You will be given a definition of a task first, then an example. Follow the example to solve a new instance of the task.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Why? If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input: sentence: Jackson and Henry were greatly influenced by Arnold and Louis , though they lived two centuries later .pronoun: they. A) jackson and henry B) arnold and louis
Solution:
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Detailed Instructions: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
See one example below:
Problem: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: Joan signaled the barmaid and gestured toward her bathroom key .pronoun: her. A) joan B) the barmaid
Solution:
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the barmaid
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Example solution: the saucepan
Example explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: I'm sure that my maps will show these buildings ; they are very famous .pronoun: they. A) the maps B) the buildings
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TASK DEFINITION: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
PROBLEM: sentence: Joan asked Jeff for a favor but she was refused .pronoun: she. A) joan B) jeff
SOLUTION: joan
PROBLEM: sentence: the feline was lying by the rodent hole waiting for the rodent , but it was too impatient .pronoun: it. A) the feline B) the rodent
SOLUTION: the feline
PROBLEM: sentence: Jackson and Henry were greatly influenced by Arnold and Louis , though they lived two centuries later .pronoun: they. A) jackson and henry B) arnold and louis
SOLUTION:
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Teacher: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? If you are still confused, see the following example:
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Reason: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this instance: sentence: When Tommy and Bobby dropped their ice creams , Timmy and Billy giggled , so father gave them a sympathetic look .pronoun: them. A) tommy and bobby B) timmy and billy
Student:
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Detailed Instructions: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
See one example below:
Problem: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: grace was happy to trade me her pullover for my coat . she thinks it looks dowdy on her .pronoun: it. A) the pullover B) the coat
Solution:
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the pullover
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example input: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Example output: the saucepan
Example explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Q: sentence: Joe and Bill have sold their houses and bought new ones a few miles away . They will be moving into them on Thursday .pronoun: They. A) the old houses B) the new houses
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
[Q]: sentence: John and Peter hired Bill and Steven to take care of them .pronoun: them. A) john and peter B) bill and steven
[A]: john and peter
[Q]: sentence: The sacks of potatoes had been placed above the bags of flour , so they had to be moved first .pronoun: they. A) the sacks of potatoes B) the bags of flour
[A]: the sacks of potatoes
[Q]: sentence: Joe and Bill have sold their houses and bought new ones a few miles away . They will be moving into them on Thursday .pronoun: They. A) the old houses B) the new houses
[A]:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Q: sentence: Linda Goodman's biography of the Spartan general Persephone conveys a vivid sense of the difficulties she faced in her childhood .pronoun: she. A) goodman B) persephone
A: persephone
****
Q: sentence: Lily had to stop Mary from toying with the injured bird . She is very compassionate .pronoun: She. A) lily B) mary
A: lily
****
Q: sentence: cosmo is the only man still alive who remembers my great-grandpa . he was a remarkable man .pronoun: he. A) cosmo B) my great-grandpa
A:
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my great-grandpa
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
[EX Q]: sentence: Jack tried frantically to stop his son from chatting at the party , leaving us to wonder why he was behaving so strangely .pronoun: he. A) jack B) jack's son
[EX A]: jack
[EX Q]: sentence: since it was raining , i carried the paper in my tote bag to keep it dry .pronoun: it. A) the paper B) the tote bag
[EX A]: the paper
[EX Q]: sentence: Frank and Bill were upset with Tom and Steve because the toaster they had sold them didn't work .pronoun: they. A) frank and bill B) tom and steve
[EX A]:
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Teacher: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? If you are still confused, see the following example:
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Reason: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this instance: sentence: Pam's parents and father came home and found her having sex with her boyfriend , Paul . She was embarrassed about it .pronoun: She. A) pam's parents B) pam and paul
Student:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
One example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution is here: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this: sentence: As Jack in the crop duster passed over Bill , he could see the landing strip .pronoun: he. A) jack B) bill
Solution:
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Teacher: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? If you are still confused, see the following example:
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Reason: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this instance: sentence: Elizabeth felt vindicated when her longtime rival Julia revealed that she was the winner of the competition .pronoun: she. A) elizabeth B) julia
Student:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
--------
Question: sentence: I saw Jim and Bob yelling at some guys in military uniform with huge red beards . I don't know why they were , but they looked very unhappy .pronoun: they. A) jim and bob B) the guys in uniform
Answer: jim and bob
Question: sentence: this book introduced john milton to virgil ; it was a major influence on his writing .pronoun: his. A) john milton B) virgil
Answer: john milton
Question: sentence: Jane and Emma knocked on Susan and Lucy's door , but there was no answer . They were out .pronoun: They. A) jane and emma B) susan and lucy
Answer:
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susan and lucy
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You will be given a definition of a task first, then an example. Follow the example to solve a new instance of the task.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Why? If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input: sentence: Bob and Jack were playing cards with Adam and Bill and were way ahead . If Adam and Bill hadn't had a sudden run of good luck , they would have lost .pronoun: they. A) bob and jack B) adam and bill
Solution:
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adam and bill
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Given the task definition, example input & output, solve the new input case.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Output: the saucepan
If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input case for you: sentence: Jane paid for Anne's college education . She is very grateful .pronoun: She. A) jane B) anne
Output:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Q: sentence: If the con artists had succeeded in fooling Sam and Julian , they would have lost a lot of money .pronoun: they. A) the con artists B) sam and julian
A: sam and julian
****
Q: sentence: The fathers carried the sleeping boys in their bassinets .pronoun: their. A) the fathers B) the boys
A: the boys
****
Q: sentence: Bob and Jack were playing cards with Adam and Bill and were way ahead . If Adam and Bill hadn't had a sudden run of good luck , they would have lost .pronoun: they. A) bob and jack B) adam and bill
A:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
sentence: John tucked his son Henry into bed , so that he could sleep .pronoun: he. A) john B) john's son
john's son
sentence: Pam's parents came home and found her having sex with her boyfriend , Paul . She was furious about it .pronoun: She. A) pam's parents B) pam and paul
pam's parents
sentence: freddy was upset with travis because the toaster he had bought from him didn't work .pronoun: he. A) freddy B) travis
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You will be given a definition of a task first, then an example. Follow the example to solve a new instance of the task.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Why? If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input: sentence: during a game of tag , kris ran from brent because he was "it" .pronoun: he. A) kris B) brent
Solution:
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instruction:
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
question:
sentence: Jack knew that Peter's son had been in a car accident , so he told him about it .pronoun: he. A) jack B) peter
answer:
jack
question:
sentence: Frank and Bill were upset with Tom and Steve because the toaster they had bought from them didn't work .pronoun: they. A) frank and bill B) tom and steve
answer:
frank and bill
question:
sentence: i saw julio yelling at some man in a military uniform with a huge red beard . i don't know who he was , but he looked very unhappy .pronoun: he. A) julio B) the man in uniform
answer:
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the man in uniform
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
[EX Q]: sentence: luke couldn't see the stage with adam in front of him because he is so tall .pronoun: he. A) luke B) adam
[EX A]: adam
[EX Q]: sentence: i saw julio yelling at some man in a military uniform with a huge red beard . i don't know who he was , but he looked very unhappy .pronoun: he. A) julio B) the man in uniform
[EX A]: the man in uniform
[EX Q]: sentence: If the con artists had succeeded in fooling Sam and Julian , they would have gotten a lot of money .pronoun: they. A) the con artists B) sam and julian
[EX A]:
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the con artists
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Input: Consider Input: sentence: Jane and Julia knocked on Susan and Mary's door but they did not answer .pronoun: they. A) jane and julia B) susan and mary
Output: susan and mary
Input: Consider Input: sentence: Sam's drawings were hung just above Tina's and they did look much better with other ones below them .pronoun: they. A) sam's drawings B) tina's drawings
Output: sam's drawings
Input: Consider Input: sentence: pim's uncle can still beat him at tennis , even though he is 30 years older .pronoun: he. A) pim B) pim's uncle
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Output: pim's uncle
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Teacher: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? If you are still confused, see the following example:
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Reason: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Now, solve this instance: sentence: ted threw his schoolbag down to clark after he reached the botted of the stairs .pronoun: he. A) ted B) clark
Student:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
[Q]: sentence: there is a pedestal between me and the arena , and i can't see it .pronoun: it. A) the pedestal B) the arena
[A]: the arena
[Q]: sentence: Joan signaled the barmaid and gestured toward her empty glass .pronoun: her. A) joan B) the barmaid
[A]: joan
[Q]: sentence: ted threw his schoolbag down to clark after he reached the botted of the stairs .pronoun: he. A) ted B) clark
[A]:
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Detailed Instructions: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
See one example below:
Problem: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Explanation: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
Problem: sentence: I saw Jim and Bob yelling at some guys in military uniform with huge red beards . I don't know who they were , but they looked very unhappy .pronoun: they. A) jim and bob B) the guys in uniform
Solution:
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the guys in uniform
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Given the task definition, example input & output, solve the new input case.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Output: the saucepan
If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input case for you: sentence: look ! there is a cyprinid swimming right below that wigeon ! it had better get away to safety fast !pronoun: it. A) the cyprinid fish B) the wigeon
Output:
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
sentence: during a game of tag , kris chased brent because he was "it" .pronoun: he. A) kris B) brent
kris
sentence: Anna and Lisa did a lot better than their good friends Lucy and Paula on the test because they had studied so hard .pronoun: they. A) anna and lisa B) lucy and paula
anna and lisa
sentence: joe has sold his mansion and bought a new one a few miles away . he will be moving out of it on thursday .pronoun: it. A) the old mansion B) the new mansion
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the old mansion
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task249_enhanced_wsc_pronoun_disambiguation
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fs_opt
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You will be given a definition of a task first, then an example. Follow the example to solve a new instance of the task.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Why? If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input: sentence: Jane visited Emma's grave in 1765 . At that date she had been travelling for five years .pronoun: she. A) jane B) emma
Solution:
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jane
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NIv2
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task249_enhanced_wsc_pronoun_disambiguation
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fs_opt
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You will be given a definition of a task first, then an example. Follow the example to solve a new instance of the task.
In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
Solution: the saucepan
Why? If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
New input: sentence: Emma can't leave work here until Anne arrives to replace her . If Anne had left home for work on time , she would be gone by this time .pronoun: she. A) emma B) anne
Solution:
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emma
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NIv2
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task249_enhanced_wsc_pronoun_disambiguation
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fs_opt
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TASK DEFINITION: In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
PROBLEM: sentence: Pam's parents came home and found her having sex with her boyfriend , Paul . She was furious about it .pronoun: She. A) pam's parents B) pam and paul
SOLUTION: pam's parents
PROBLEM: sentence: Sam's drawings were hung just above Tina's and they did look much better with other ones below them .pronoun: they. A) sam's drawings B) tina's drawings
SOLUTION: sam's drawings
PROBLEM: sentence: As Ollie and Johnny carried Tommy and Larry up the long winding steps , their legs ached .pronoun: their. A) ollie and johnny B) tommy and larry
SOLUTION:
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ollie and johnny
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NIv2
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task249_enhanced_wsc_pronoun_disambiguation
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fs_opt
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In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.
Let me give you an example: sentence: i couldn't put the saucepan on the rack because it was too tall .pronoun: it. A) the saucepan B) the rack
The answer to this example can be: the saucepan
Here is why: If the saucepan couldn't be put on the rack, it was probably bigger in size than the rack, so the pronoun "tall" refers to the saucepan.
OK. solve this:
sentence: trey paid the private investigator after he delivered the final report on the case .pronoun: he. A) trey B) the private investigator
Answer:
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the private investigator
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NIv2
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task249_enhanced_wsc_pronoun_disambiguation
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fs_opt
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