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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: Sid and Johnny explained their theory to Mark and Andrew but they couldn't understand them .pronoun: they. A) sid and johnny B) mark and andrew
Example Output: mark and andrew
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: The paths to the lakes were blocked , so we couldn't reach them .pronoun: them. A) the paths B) the lakes
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.
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 Luke said "Check" to Ralph and Henry as they took their bishop .pronoun: they. A) tom and luke B) ralph 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.
Ex Input:
sentence: Joan signaled the barmaid and gestured toward her empty glass .pronoun: her. A) joan B) the barmaid
Ex Output:
joan
Ex Input:
sentence: Anna envies Emma although she is very successful .pronoun: she. A) anna B) emma
Ex Output:
anna
Ex Input:
sentence: perry watched tv while jerold went out to buy groceries . after an hour he got back .pronoun: he. A) perry B) jerold
Ex Output:
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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 paths to the lakes were blocked , so we couldn't reach them .pronoun: them. A) the paths B) the lakes
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 fox is getting in at night and attacking the chicken . It has gotten very bold .pronoun: It. A) the fox B) the chicken
Example Output: the fox
Example Input: 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
Example Output: jacchus
Example Input: sentence: the mutts are getting in at night and attacking the hens . i shall have to guard them .pronoun: them. A) the mutts B) the hens
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: 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: Anne paid the detective after she delivered the final report on the case .pronoun: she. A) anne B) the detective
answer:
the detective
question:
sentence: i poured water from the jar into the glass until it was empty .pronoun: it. A) the jar B) the glass
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: Emma and Nora's mothers had died long ago , and their education had been managed by excellent women as governesses .pronoun: their. A) emma and nora B) emma and nora's mothers
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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: the adult couldn't lift the child because he was so weak .pronoun: he. A) the adult B) the child
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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 cup doesn't fit into the brown suitcase because it is too large .pronoun: it. A) the cup B) the travel bag
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: The fireman arrived after the policeman because he was coming from so far away .pronoun: he. A) the fireman B) the policeman
Example Output: the fireman
Example Input: sentence: the bench won't fit through the door because it is too wide .pronoun: it. A) the bench B) the door
Example Output: the bench
Example Input: sentence: the cup doesn't fit into the brown suitcase because it is too large .pronoun: it. A) the cup B) the travel bag
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.
[Q]: sentence: Pete and Andrew envy Martin and Paul although they are very successful .pronoun: they. A) pete and andrew B) martin and paul
[A]: pete and andrew
[Q]: sentence: Ann and Sue asked Mary and Joan what time the library closes , because they had forgotten .pronoun: they. A) ann and sue B) mary and joan
[A]: ann and sue
[Q]: sentence: The lawyers asked the witnesses a question , but they were reluctant to repeat it .pronoun: they. A) the lawyers B) the witnesses
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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: Jack spoke to Peter , breaking his concentration .pronoun: his. A) jack B) peter
Example Output: peter
Example 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
Example Output: emma
Example Input: sentence: Jane is the only woman still alive who remembers my great-grandmother . She is a remarkable woman .pronoun: She. A) jane B) my great-grandmother
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: Dr . Adams and Dr . Jones informed Kate and Laura that they had retired and presented several options for future treatment .pronoun: they. A) dr . adams and dr . jones B) kate and laura
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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: Jane took French classes from Lucy , because she was eager to speak it fluently .pronoun: she. A) jane 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.
question:
sentence: The lawyer asked the witness a question , but she was reluctant to repeat it .pronoun: she. A) the lawyer B) the witness
answer:
the lawyer
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:
Cora
question:
sentence: dan paid for justin's college education , but now justin acts as though it never happened . he is very hurt .pronoun: he. A) dan B) justin
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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: 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
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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: Jane paid for Anne's college education , but now Anne acts as though it never happened . She is very ungrateful .pronoun: She. A) jane B) anne
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.
--------
Question: sentence: freddy was upset with travis because the toaster he had bought from him didn't work .pronoun: he. A) freddy B) travis
Answer: freddy
Question: sentence: Lucy took the rear seat while Joan claimed the front because her "Dibs!" was quicker .pronoun: her. A) lucy B) joan
Answer: joan
Question: sentence: The men couldn't lift their sons because they were so heavy .pronoun: they. A) the men B) the sons
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: Luke asked Henry what time the library closes , but he had forgotten .pronoun: he. A) luke B) henry
Example Output: henry
Example Input: sentence: Michael fired his trainer because he slept with his girlfriend .pronoun: he. A) michael B) the trainer
Example Output: the trainer
Example Input: sentence: We went to the lakes , because sharks had been seen at the ocean beaches , so they were safer places to swim .pronoun: they. A) the lakes B) the ocean beaches
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.
[Q]: sentence: Dan and Julian took the rear seat while Bill and Jake claimed the front because their "Dibs!" was slow .pronoun: their. A) dan and julian B) bill and jake
[A]: dan and julian
[Q]: 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
[A]: the flight
[Q]: sentence: as waldo carried alonso up the long winding steps , his legs ached .pronoun: his. A) waldo B) alonso
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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: zhang wei ceded the presidency to wang fang because he was more popular .pronoun: he. A) Zhang Wei B) Wang Fang
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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: linda made sure to thank cathy for all the help she had received .pronoun: she. A) linda B) cathy
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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: Bill did not pass the ball to Steven although he was open .pronoun: he. A) bill B) steven
[A]: steven
[Q]: sentence: rob collapsed on the sidewalk . soon he saw ted coming to help . he was very concerned .pronoun: he. A) rob B) ted
[A]: ted
[Q]: sentence: the road to the pool was blocked , so we couldn't use it .pronoun: it. A) the road B) the pool
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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: Bill did not pass the ball to Steven although he saw that he was open .pronoun: he. A) bill B) steven
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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 feline was lying by the rodent hole waiting for the rodent , but it was too cautious .pronoun: it. A) the feline B) the rodent
SOLUTION: the rodent
PROBLEM: sentence: brailey gave joana candy because she was hungry .pronoun: she. A) brailey B) joana
SOLUTION: joana
PROBLEM: sentence: Bill did not pass the ball to Steven although he saw that he was open .pronoun: he. A) bill B) steven
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: the actress used to be named aphrodite , but she changed it to abby a few years ago , because she figured it was too hard to pronounce .pronoun: it. A) aphrodite B) abby
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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: Dr . Adams informed Bill that he had cancer and presented several options for future treatment .pronoun: he. A) dr . adams B) bill
Answer: bill
Question: 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
Answer: the cyprinid fish
Question: sentence: the actress used to be named aphrodite , but she changed it to abby a few years ago , because she figured it was too hard to pronounce .pronoun: it. A) aphrodite B) abby
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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: Michael fired his trainer because he slept with his girlfriend .pronoun: his. A) michael B) the trainer
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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: Linda Goodman's biography of the Spartan general Persephone conveys a vivid sense of the difficulties she faced in her research .pronoun: she. A) goodman B) persephone
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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: Mary and Anne took out their flutes and played some of their favorite pieces . They have had them since they were children .pronoun: them. A) the flutes B) the pieces
[A]: the flutes
[Q]: sentence: cory knocked on the door , and dolly answered it . she invited her to come in .pronoun: she. A) cory B) dolly
[A]: dolly
[Q]: sentence: Michael fired his trainer because he slept with his girlfriend .pronoun: his. A) michael B) the trainer
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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 julio yelling at some man in a military uniform with a huge red beard . i don't know why he was , but he looked very unhappy .pronoun: he. A) julio B) the man in uniform
Answer: julio
Question: 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
Answer: george and bob
Question: sentence: sara borrowed the reference from the library because she needs it for an assignment she is working on . she writes it when she gets home from work .pronoun: it. A) the reference B) the assignment
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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: Sid and Johnny explained their theory to Mark and Andrew but they couldn't understand them .pronoun: they. A) sid and johnny B) mark and andrew
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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: Jane took French classes from Lucy , because she was known to speak it fluently .pronoun: she. A) jane B) lucy
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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 user changed his password from " hsfhfsc34r3e " to " happy-vertical people-endowed track transporters " as it was easy to remember .pronoun: it. A) hsfhfsc34r3e B) happy-vertical people-endowed track transporters
SOLUTION: happy-vertical people-endowed track transporters
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: hewlit gave hardy a lift to school so he wouldn't have to drive alone .pronoun: he. A) Hewlit B) hardy
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: brailey gave joana candy because she wasn't hungry .pronoun: she. A) brailey B) joana
brailey
sentence: Lily had to stop Mary from toying with the injured bird . She is very compassionate .pronoun: She. A) lily B) mary
lily
sentence: Lily and Emma spoke to Donna and Rachel , breaking their silence .pronoun: their. A) lily and emma B) donna and rachel
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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: Andrew knocked on Bill's door but he did not answer .pronoun: he. A) andrew B) bill
Example Output: bill
Example Input: sentence: The journalist interviewed the star of the new movie . She were very persistent , so the interview lasted for a long time .pronoun: She. A) the journalist B) the star
Example Output: the journalist
Example Input: sentence: arthur's drawing was hung just above molly's and it did look much better with another one above it .pronoun: it. A) arthur's drawing B) molly's drawing
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.
Q: sentence: The fox is getting in at night and attacking the chicken . I shall have to guard it .pronoun: it. A) the fox B) the chicken
A: the chicken
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Q: sentence: Jane is the only woman still alive who remembers my great-grandmother . She was a remarkable woman .pronoun: She. A) jane B) my great-grandmother
A: my great-grandmother
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Q: sentence: Jack didn't get angry with Peter , who had cut him off , because he stopped and counted to ten .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.
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: jay and sally are passionately in love , but sally's parents are unhappy about it , because they are snobs .pronoun: they. A) jay and sally B) sally's parents
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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 made sure to thank Bill for all the help he had given .pronoun: he. A) john B) bill
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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 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: jacchus
PROBLEM: sentence: I saw Anne yelling at some lady in a military uniform with a huge red bag . I don't know why she was , but she looked very unhappy .pronoun: she. A) anne B) the lady in uniform
SOLUTION: anne
PROBLEM: sentence: James and Henry asked Robert and William for a favor but they refused .pronoun: they. A) james and henry B) robert and william
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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: fred was supposed to run the dish washing machine , but he put it off , because he wanted to watch television . but the show turned out to be boring , so he changed his mind and turned it off .pronoun: it. A) the dish washing machine B) the television
Output: the television
Input: Consider Input: sentence: johnson visited drake's grave in 1765 . at that date he had been travelling for five years .pronoun: he. A) johnson B) drake
Output: johnson
Input: Consider Input: sentence: The customer walked into the bank and stabbed one of the tellers . She was immediately taken to the hospital .pronoun: She. A) the customer B) the teller
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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 men couldn't lift their sons because they were so heavy .pronoun: they. A) the men B) the sons
the sons
sentence: Jack gave Henry candy because he wasn't hungry .pronoun: he. A) jack B) henry
jack
sentence: They broadcast announcements , but subways came into the station and I couldn't hear over them .pronoun: them. A) the announcements B) the subways
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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 police station .pronoun: They. A) the customers B) the tellers
answer:
the customers
question:
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
answer:
lily
question:
sentence: Mary was jogging through the park when she saw a woman juggling watermelons . She was very impressive .pronoun: She. A) mary B) the juggler
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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 client walked into the bank and stabbed one of the cashiers . he was immediately taken to the hospital .pronoun: he. A) the client B) the cashiers
the cashiers
sentence: Kirilov and Kulmizev ceded the presidency to Shatov and Reznikov because they were more popular .pronoun: they. A) kirilov and kulmizev B) shatov and reznikov
shatov and reznikov
sentence: cathy believed that evette suspected that she had stolen the watch .pronoun: she. A) cathy B) evette
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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: the anchors interviewed the celebreties of the new movie . they were very persistent , so the interview lasted for a long time .pronoun: they. A) the anchors B) the celebreties
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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: the father lifted the son onto his shoulders .pronoun: his. A) the father B) the son
[EX A]: the father
[EX Q]: sentence: during a game of tag , kris ran from brent because he was "it" .pronoun: he. A) kris B) brent
[EX A]: brent
[EX Q]: sentence: Mary was doing research in the library when she heard a woman humming and whistling . She was very annoying .pronoun: She. A) mary B) the woman
[EX 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.
Example Input: sentence: jerry comforted larry because he was so upset .pronoun: he. A) jerry B) larry
Example Output: larry
Example Input: sentence: Joan passed the half-empty plate to Mary because she was full .pronoun: she. A) joan B) mary
Example Output: joan
Example Input: sentence: zhang wei ceded the presidency to wang fang because he was less popular .pronoun: he. A) Zhang Wei B) Wang Fang
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.
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
tom and steve
sentence: rick said "check" to grover as he moved his bishop .pronoun: his. A) rick B) grover
rick
sentence: Jack gave Henry candy because he was hungry .pronoun: he. A) jack B) 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.
Ex Input:
sentence: arthur's drawing was hung just above molly's and it did look much better with another one below it .pronoun: it. A) arthur's drawing B) molly's drawing
Ex Output:
arthur's drawing
Ex Input:
sentence: leandro had to stop benton from toying with the injured bird . he is very cruel .pronoun: he. A) Leandro B) Benton
Ex Output:
Benton
Ex Input:
sentence: Sam and Max took French classes from Adam and Steve , because they were eager to speak it fluently .pronoun: they. A) sam and max B) adam and steve
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.
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: 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 cooler .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.
--------
Question: sentence: zhang wei ceded the presidency to wang fang because he was less popular .pronoun: he. A) Zhang Wei B) Wang Fang
Answer: Zhang Wei
Question: sentence: Bill knows all about John's personal problems because he is indiscreet .pronoun: he. A) bill B) john
Answer: john
Question: sentence: the mutts are getting in at night and attacking the hens . they have gotten very bold .pronoun: they. A) the mutts B) the hens
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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: cory knocked on dolly's door , but there was no answer . she was disappointed .pronoun: she. A) cory B) dolly
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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: Linda said "Check" to Nina as she took her bishop .pronoun: her. A) linda B) nina
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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: i used an old cloth to clean the blade , and then i put it in the trash .pronoun: it. A) the cloth B) the blade
the cloth
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: John made sure to thank Bill for all the help he had received .pronoun: he. A) john B) bill
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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: i can't cut that bush down with that hatchet ; it is too thick .pronoun: it. A) the bush B) the hatchet
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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: kirk hired andy to take care of him .pronoun: him. A) kirk B) andy
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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: sam bergman's biography of the spartan general melissus conveys a vivid sense of the difficulties he faced in his childhood .pronoun: he. A) bergman B) Melissus
Output: Melissus
Input: Consider Input: sentence: Andrew knocked on Bill's door but he did not answer .pronoun: he. A) andrew B) bill
Output: bill
Input: Consider Input: sentence: i can't cut that bush down with that hatchet ; it is too thick .pronoun: it. A) the bush B) the hatchet
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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: Billy and Jimmy cried because Toby and Henry wouldn't accept their toy .pronoun: their. A) billy and jimmy B) toby and henry
Ex Output:
billy and jimmy
Ex Input:
sentence: Anna tried to call Lily on the phone , but she wasn't successful .pronoun: she. A) anna B) lily
Ex Output:
anna
Ex Input:
sentence: kirk hired andy to take care of him .pronoun: him. A) kirk B) andy
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.
sentence: the attorney asked the bystander a question , but he was reluctant to repeat it .pronoun: he. A) the attorney B) the bystander
the attorney
sentence: beyonce fired her hairdresser because she slept with her boyfriend .pronoun: her. A) beyonce B) the hairdresser
beyonce
sentence: The lawyers asked the witnesses a question , but they were reluctant to answer it .pronoun: they. A) the lawyers B) the witnesses
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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: The journalist interviewed the star of the new movie . She were very cooperative , so the interview lasted for a long time .pronoun: She. A) the journalist B) the star
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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: The men lifted the boys onto their bunk beds .pronoun: their. A) the men B) the boys
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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: grace was happy to trade me her pullover for my coat . she thinks it looks great on her .pronoun: it. A) the pullover B) the coat
SOLUTION: the coat
PROBLEM: sentence: This book introduced Shakespeare and Chaucer to Goethe and Marx ; it was a fine selection of their writing .pronoun: their. A) shakespeare and chaucer B) goethe and marx
SOLUTION: shakespeare and chaucer
PROBLEM: sentence: we had hoped to place copies of our pamphlet on all the seats in the auditorium , but there were simply too many of them .pronoun: them. A) copies of the pamphlet B) seats
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.
--------
Question: sentence: The cats were lying by the mouse holes waiting for the mice , but they were too cautious .pronoun: they. A) the cats B) the mice
Answer: the mice
Question: sentence: I couldn't find spoons , so I tried using pens to stir my coffees . But that turned out to be a bad idea , because they got full of ink .pronoun: they. A) the pens B) the coffees
Answer: the coffees
Question: sentence: ivan was doing research in the library when he heard a person humming and whistling . he was very annoying .pronoun: he. A) ivan B) a person
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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: Tom and Luke said "Check" to Ralph and Henry as they moved their bishop .pronoun: they. A) tom and luke B) ralph 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.
Input: Consider Input: sentence: The fireman arrived after the policeman because he was coming from so far away .pronoun: he. A) the fireman B) the policeman
Output: the fireman
Input: Consider Input: sentence: sara borrowed the reference from the library because she needs it for an assignment she is working on . she reads it when she gets home from work .pronoun: it. A) the reference B) the assignment
Output: the reference
Input: Consider Input: sentence: the attorney asked the bystander a question , but he was reluctant to answer it .pronoun: he. A) the attorney B) the bystander
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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: Lucy's aunt can still beat her at tennis , even though she is 30 years older .pronoun: she. A) lucy B) lucy's aunt
lucy's aunt
sentence: dr . marcus informed kally that she had retired and presented several options for future treatment .pronoun: she. A) dr . marcus B) kally
dr . marcus
sentence: Mary ordered Anne to leave , so an hour later she left .pronoun: she. A) mary B) anne
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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 sun was covered by a thick fog all morning , but luckily , by the time the picnic started , it was gone .pronoun: it. A) the sun B) the fog
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: fred covered his eyes with his palms , because the wind was blowing sandaround . he lowered them when the wind stopped .pronoun: them. A) his eyes B) his palms
[A]: his palms
[Q]: sentence: Lucy took the rear seat while Joan claimed the front because her "Dibs!" was quicker .pronoun: her. A) lucy B) joan
[A]: joan
[Q]: sentence: perry watched tv while jerold went out to buy groceries . after an hour he got up .pronoun: he. A) perry B) jerold
[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.
Ex Input:
sentence: The large balls crashed right through the tables because they were made of styrofoam .pronoun: they. A) the large balls B) the tables
Ex Output:
the tables
Ex Input:
sentence: the bench won't fit through the door because it is too narrow .pronoun: it. A) the bench B) the door
Ex Output:
the door
Ex Input:
sentence: the sun was covered by a thick fog all morning , but luckily , by the time the picnic started , it was gone .pronoun: it. A) the sun B) the fog
Ex Output:
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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: Fred and Julian are the only men still alive who remember my great-grandfathers . They were remarkable men .pronoun: They. A) fred and julian B) my great-grandfathers
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: dan was playing cards with dirk and was way ahead . if dirk hadn't had a sudden run of good luck , he would have lost .pronoun: he. A) dan B) dirk
answer:
dirk
question:
sentence: the sun was covered by a thick fog all morning , but luckily , by the time the picnic started , it was gone .pronoun: it. A) the sun B) the fog
answer:
the fog
question:
sentence: Lucy's aunt can still beat her at tennis , even though she is 30 years younger .pronoun: she. A) lucy B) lucy's aunt
answer:
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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: look ! there is a shark swimming right below that wigeon ! it had better get away to safety fast !pronoun: it. A) the great white shark B) the wigeon
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: the father lifted the son onto his bunk bed .pronoun: his. A) the father B) the son
the son
sentence: Everyone really loved the oatmeal cookie ; only a few people liked the chocolate chip cookie . Next time , we should make fewer of it .pronoun: it. A) the oatmeal cookie B) the chocolate chip cookie
the chocolate chip cookie
sentence: Fred and Julian are the only men still alive who remember my great-grandfathers . They were remarkable men .pronoun: They. A) fred and julian B) my great-grandfathers
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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: 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:
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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: Ann and Sue asked Mary and Joan what time the library closes , because they had forgotten .pronoun: they. A) ann and sue B) mary and joan
ann and sue
sentence: luke couldn't see the stage with adam in front of him because he is so tall .pronoun: he. A) luke B) adam
adam
sentence: dan was playing cards with dirk and was way ahead . if dirk hadn't had a sudden run of good luck , he would have lost .pronoun: he. A) dan B) dirk
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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 adult couldn't lift the child because he was so weak .pronoun: he. A) the adult B) the child
the adult
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
the flight
sentence: the canine chased the feline , which ran up a tree . it waited at the top .pronoun: it. A) the canine B) the feline
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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: Julia told Angela many lies about herself , which Angela included in her book . She should have been more sceptical .pronoun: She. A) julia B) angela
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.
--------
Question: sentence: Jack's father had died long ago , and his education had been managed by an excellent man as tutor .pronoun: his. A) jack B) jack's father
Answer: jack
Question: sentence: in july , yelizovo declared war on kapitonovka . since kapitonovka's army was much better equipped and ten times larger , they were defeated within weeks .pronoun: they. A) yelizovo B) kapitonovka
Answer: yelizovo
Question: sentence: Lucy follows Joan's example in everything . She influences her hugely .pronoun: She. A) lucy B) joan
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: Bob gave birth to a son last month . He is a very charming baby .pronoun: He. A) bob B) bob's son
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Solution: bob's son
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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 was playing cards with Lucy and was way ahead . If Lucy hadn't had a sudden run of good luck , she would have won .pronoun: she. A) jane B) lucy
Output:
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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 the advocates of the bill got to the town hall , they were surprised to find that the room was full of adversaries . they were very much in the majority .pronoun: they. A) the advocates B) the adversaries
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.
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: Michael fired his trainer because he slept with his girlfriend .pronoun: he. A) michael B) the trainer
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: Lucy comforted Emma because she was so upset .pronoun: she. A) lucy B) emma
Ex Output:
emma
Ex Input:
sentence: the man carried the sleeping son in his bassinet .pronoun: his. A) the man B) the son
Ex Output:
the son
Ex Input:
sentence: when the advocates of the bill got to the town hall , they were surprised to find that the room was full of adversaries . they were very much in the majority .pronoun: they. A) the advocates B) the adversaries
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.
[Q]: sentence: the client walked into the bank and stabbed one of the cashiers . he was immediately taken to the police station .pronoun: he. A) the client B) the cashiers
[A]: the client
[Q]: sentence: the actress used to be named aphrodite , but she changed it to abby a few years ago , because she figured it was too hard to pronounce .pronoun: it. A) aphrodite B) abby
[A]: aphrodite
[Q]: sentence: Michael fired his trainer because he slept with his girlfriend .pronoun: he. A) michael B) the trainer
[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: patting her back , the mother smiled at the daughter .pronoun: her. A) the mother B) the daughter
A: the daughter
****
Q: 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
A: jacchus
****
Q: 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
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: gary got free tickets to the play , but he gave them to wes , even though he was particularly eager to see it .pronoun: he. A) gary B) wes
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: as cornelia in the crop duster passed over aria , she could see the landing gear .pronoun: she. A) cornelia B) aria
A: aria
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Q: sentence: patrick and cora had very warm down jackets , but they were not enough for the cold in alaska .pronoun: they. A) patrick and cora B) jackets
A: jackets
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Q: sentence: Ann and Sue asked Mary and Joan what time the library closes , because they had forgotten .pronoun: they. A) ann and sue B) mary and 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 Input: sentence: As Nina carried Lucy up the long winding steps , her legs ached .pronoun: her. A) nina B) lucy
Example Output: nina
Example Input: 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
Example Output: the rags
Example Input: sentence: The fish ate the worms . They are tasty .pronoun: They. A) the fish B) the worms
Example Output:
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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: Although they ran at about the same speed , Sue and Joan beat Sally and Mary because they had such a good start .pronoun: they. A) sue and joan B) sally and 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.
[Q]: sentence: Peter did a lot better than his good friend Jeff on the test because he had studied so hard .pronoun: he. A) peter B) jeff
[A]: peter
[Q]: sentence: Mary ordered Anne to leave , so an hour later she left .pronoun: she. A) mary B) anne
[A]: anne
[Q]: sentence: Although they ran at about the same speed , Sue and Joan beat Sally and Mary because they had such a good start .pronoun: they. A) sue and joan B) sally and mary
[A]:
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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: 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
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.
[EX Q]: sentence: Dan and Henry had to stop Bill and Andrew from toying with the injured bird . They are very cruel .pronoun: They. A) dan and henry B) bill and andrew
[EX A]: bill and andrew
[EX Q]: sentence: The woman lifted the girl onto her bunk bed .pronoun: her. A) the woman B) the girl
[EX A]: the girl
[EX 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
[EX 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.
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: Paul and Bill tried to call George and John on the phone , but they weren't successful .pronoun: they. A) paul and bill B) george and john
Answer:
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paul and bill
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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: John made sure to thank Bill for all the help he had received .pronoun: he. A) john B) bill
Ex Output:
john
Ex Input:
sentence: Fred covered his eye with his hand , because the wind was blowing sand around . He opened it when the wind stopped .pronoun: it. A) his eye B) his hand
Ex Output:
his eye
Ex Input:
sentence: Paul and Bill tried to call George and John on the phone , but they weren't successful .pronoun: they. A) paul and bill B) george and john
Ex Output:
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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: as cornelia in the crop duster passed over aria , she could see the landing gear .pronoun: she. A) cornelia B) aria
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 Q]: sentence: Joan and Sally made sure to thank Susan and Mary for all the help they had given .pronoun: they. A) joan and sally B) susan and mary
[EX A]: susan and mary
[EX Q]: sentence: The journalist interviewed the star of the new movie . She were very persistent , so the interview lasted for a long time .pronoun: She. A) the journalist B) the star
[EX A]: the journalist
[EX Q]: sentence: in the storm , the willow fell down and crashed through the ceiling of my house . now , i have to get it removed .pronoun: it. A) the willow B) the ceiling
[EX A]:
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the willow
| 6
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NIv2
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task249_enhanced_wsc_pronoun_disambiguation
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fs_opt
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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 fathers carried the sleeping boys in their bassinets .pronoun: their. A) the fathers B) the boys
Student:
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the boys
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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.
[Q]: sentence: the father lifted the son onto his bunk bed .pronoun: his. A) the father B) the son
[A]: the son
[Q]: sentence: Michael fired his trainer because he slept with his girlfriend .pronoun: his. A) michael B) the trainer
[A]: michael
[Q]: sentence: patty gave birth to a daughter last month . she is a very charming woman .pronoun: she. A) patty B) patty's daughter
[A]:
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patty
| 5
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NIv2
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task249_enhanced_wsc_pronoun_disambiguation
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fs_opt
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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: mary took out her recorder and played one of her favorite passage . shehas had it since she was a child .pronoun: it. A) the recorder B) the passage
Answer:
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the recorder
| 7
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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.
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: The policeman arrested the gang member . He was trying to run the drug trade in the neighborhood .pronoun: He. A) the policeman B) the gang member
Solution:
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the gang member
| 6
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NIv2
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task249_enhanced_wsc_pronoun_disambiguation
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fs_opt
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