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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: kirk hired andy to take care of him .pronoun: him. A) kirk B) andy
Answer: kirk
Question: sentence: Sara and Julia borrowed books from the library because they need them for articles they are working on . They write them when they get home from work .pronoun: They. A) the books B) the articles
Answer: the articles
Question: sentence: John and Peter hired Bill and Steven to take care of them .pronoun: them. A) john and peter B) bill and steven
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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 attorney asked the bystander a question , but he was reluctant to answer it .pronoun: he. A) the attorney B) the bystander
[EX A]: the bystander
[EX Q]: sentence: the attorney asked the bystander a question , but he was reluctant to repeat it .pronoun: he. A) the attorney B) the bystander
[EX A]: the attorney
[EX Q]: 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
[EX 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: Sid and Johnny explained their theory to Mark and Andrew but they couldn't convince 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.
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: her. 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.
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 delivery trucks zoomed by the school buses because they were going so fast .pronoun: they. A) the delivery trucks B) the school buses
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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: Frank and Steve felt crushed when their longtime rivals Bill and Pete revealed that they were the winners of the competition .pronoun: they. A) frank and steve B) bill and pete
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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: Although they ran at about the same speed , John beat Andrew because he had such a good start .pronoun: he. A) john B) 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.
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: George and Bob got free tickets to the play , but they gave them to Eric and Jeff , because they were particularly eager to see it .pronoun: they. A) george and bob B) eric and jeff
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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 mutts are getting in at night and attacking the hens . they have gotten very nervous .pronoun: they. A) the mutts B) the hens
Answer: the hens
Question: sentence: Patting his back , the man smiled at the boy .pronoun: his. A) the man B) the boy
Answer: the boy
Question: sentence: cory knocked on the door , and dolly answered it . she invited her to come out .pronoun: she. A) cory B) dolly
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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: John and Peter were jogging through the park when they saw men juggling watermelons . They were very impressive .pronoun: They. A) john and peter B) the jugglers
Example Output: the jugglers
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: Dan and Julian took the rear seat while Bill and Jake claimed the front because their "Dibs!" was quicker .pronoun: their. A) dan and julian B) bill and jake
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: the mold rolled off the rack because it wasn't level .pronoun: it. A) the mold B) the rack
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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: Fred covered his eye with his hand , because the wind was blowing sand around . He lowered it when the wind stopped .pronoun: it. A) his eye B) his hand
[EX A]: his hand
[EX Q]: sentence: Anne passed the gameboy to Mary because her turn was next .pronoun: her. A) anne B) mary
[EX A]: mary
[EX Q]: sentence: the mold rolled off the rack because it wasn't level .pronoun: it. A) the mold B) the rack
[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: 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 bench won't fit through the door because it is too narrow .pronoun: it. A) the bench B) the door
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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: 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: The woman couldn't lift her daughter because she was so weak .pronoun: she. A) the woman B) the daughter
Answer: the woman
Question: sentence: Sam and Max took French classes from Adam and Steve , because they were known to speak it fluently .pronoun: they. A) sam and max B) adam and steve
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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: 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 won .pronoun: they. A) bob and jack B) adam and bill
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.
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: 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
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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: Stretching his back , the man smiled at the boy .pronoun: his. A) the man B) the boy
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: 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 A]: fred and john
[EX Q]: sentence: Jane and Emma knocked on Susan and Lucy's door , but there was no answer . They were disappointed .pronoun: They. A) jane and emma B) susan and lucy
[EX A]: jane and emma
[EX Q]: sentence: Alice and Julia looked for their friends Jade and Emma in the crowd . Since they always have good luck , Alice and Julia spotted them quickly .pronoun: they. A) alice and julia B) jade and emma
[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.
Ex Input:
sentence: Lily and Emma spoke to Donna and Rachel , breaking their silence .pronoun: their. A) lily and emma B) donna and rachel
Ex Output:
lily and emma
Ex Input:
sentence: carl follows brad's example in everything . he influences him hugely .pronoun: he. A) carl B) brad
Ex Output:
brad
Ex Input:
sentence: Joan passed the half-empty plate to Mary because she was hungry .pronoun: she. A) joan B) mary
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 father lifted the son onto his shoulders .pronoun: his. A) the father B) the son
the father
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: As Jack in the crop duster passed over Bill , he could see the landing gear .pronoun: he. A) jack B) bill
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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: There are gaps in the walls . You can see the garden behind them .pronoun: them. A) the gaps B) the walls
answer:
the walls
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: 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
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.
Input: Consider Input: 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
Output: the chairs
Input: Consider Input: 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
Output: the willow
Input: Consider Input: sentence: Mary couldn't see the stage with Lucy in front of her because she is so tall .pronoun: she. A) mary B) lucy
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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 and Emma knocked on the door , and Susan and Lucy answered it . They invited them to come in .pronoun: They. A) jane and emma B) susan and lucy
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: at the loebner competition the referees couldn't figure out which respondents were the coversational agents because they were so advanced .pronoun: they. A) the referees B) the coversational agents
answer:
the coversational agents
question:
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
answer:
shatov and reznikov
question:
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
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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 , kris ran from brent because he was "it" .pronoun: he. A) kris B) brent
answer:
brent
question:
sentence: sara tucked her daughter anne into bed , so that she could work .pronoun: she. A) sara B) sara's daughter
answer:
sara
question:
sentence: Jane and Emma knocked on the door , and Susan and Lucy answered it . They invited them to come in .pronoun: They. A) jane and emma B) susan and 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.
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: mara's parents came home and found her having sex with her boyfriend , danny . they were embarrassed about it .pronoun: they. A) mara's parents B) mara and danny
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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 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
SOLUTION: the customers
PROBLEM: sentence: Anne and Julia gave birth to daughters last month . They are very charming women .pronoun: They. A) anne and julia B) anne and julia's daughters
SOLUTION: anne and julia
PROBLEM: sentence: i'm sure that my sketch will show this edifice ; it is very famous .pronoun: it. A) the sketch B) the edifice
SOLUTION:
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the edifice
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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: eric told richard many lies about himself , which richard included in his book . he should have been more truthful .pronoun: he. A) eric B) richard
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: there is a pedestal between me and the arena , and i can't see it .pronoun: it. A) the pedestal B) the arena
Output:
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the arena
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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: jonny cried because ricky wouldn't accept his toy .pronoun: his. A) jonny B) ricky
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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 and Lucy gave Joan and Anne candy because they weren't hungry .pronoun: they. A) jane and lucy B) joan and 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.
Input: Consider Input: sentence: Jack looked for his friend Henry in the crowd . Since he always wears a red turban , Jack spotted him quickly .pronoun: he. A) jack B) henry
Output: henry
Input: Consider Input: 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
Output: the wigeon
Input: Consider Input: sentence: Jane and Lucy gave Joan and Anne candy because they weren't hungry .pronoun: they. A) jane and lucy B) joan and anne
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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: 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.
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: There are gaps in the walls . You can see the garden through them .pronoun: them. A) the gaps B) the walls
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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: I can't cut those trees down with those axes ; they are too thick .pronoun: they. A) the trees B) the axes
Student:
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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: many folk start to read cam's books and can't put them down . they are gripped because paul writes so well .pronoun: they. A) folk B) cam's books
SOLUTION: folk
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: gary
PROBLEM: sentence: cosmo is the only man alive who still remembers my old man as an infant . when cosmo first saw my old man , he was twelve months old .pronoun: he. A) cosmo B) my old man
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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 man carried the sleeping son in his bassinet .pronoun: his. A) the man B) the son
A: the son
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Q: sentence: the mold rolled off the rack because it wasn't level .pronoun: it. A) the mold B) the rack
A: the rack
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Q: sentence: I can't cut those trees down with those axes ; they are too thick .pronoun: they. A) the trees B) the axes
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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: lance can't leave work here until rob arrives to replace him . if rob had left home for work on time , he would be here by this time .pronoun: he. A) lance B) rob
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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: 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.
Example 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
Example Output: the fog
Example Input: sentence: at the loebner competition the referees couldn't figure out which respondents were the coversational agents because they were so advanced .pronoun: they. A) the referees B) the coversational agents
Example Output: the coversational agents
Example 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
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: 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: Jack looked for his friend Henry in the crowd . Since he always wears a red turban , Jack spotted him quickly .pronoun: he. A) jack B) henry
answer:
henry
question:
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
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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 put the heavy books on the tables and they broke .pronoun: they. A) the heavy books B) the tables
Ex Output:
the tables
Ex Input:
sentence: during a game of tag , kris chased brent because he was "it" .pronoun: he. A) kris B) brent
Ex Output:
kris
Ex Input:
sentence: Anne passed the gameboy to Mary because her turn was next .pronoun: her. A) anne B) mary
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 woman lifted the girl onto her shoulders .pronoun: her. A) the woman B) the girl
the woman
sentence: I'm sure that my maps will show these buildings ; they are very famous .pronoun: they. A) the maps B) the buildings
the buildings
sentence: stretching her back , the mother smiled at the daughter .pronoun: her. A) the mother B) the daughter
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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: Joan signaled the barmaid and gestured toward her empty glass .pronoun: her. A) joan B) the barmaid
Answer: joan
Question: sentence: if the fraudster had succeeded in fooling terry , he would have gotten a lot of money .pronoun: he. A) the fraudster B) terry
Answer: the fraudster
Question: sentence: jake asked edan for a favor but he refused .pronoun: he. A) jake B) edan
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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 bad start .pronoun: they. A) sue and joan B) sally and mary
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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: Anne and Julia gave birth to daughters last month . They are very charming babies .pronoun: They. A) anne and julia B) anne and julia's daughters
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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: Joan passed the half-empty plate to Mary because she was full .pronoun: she. A) joan B) mary
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Solution: 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.
Q: sentence: Peter knocked on the door , and Bill answered it . He invited him to come out .pronoun: He. A) peter B) bill
A: peter
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Q: sentence: Bill and Steve passed the gameboy to John and Andrew because their turn was over .pronoun: their. A) bill and steve B) john and andrew
A: bill and steve
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Q: sentence: the father lifted the son onto his shoulders .pronoun: his. A) the father B) the son
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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: 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
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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 mother carried the sleeping girl in her bassinet .pronoun: her. A) the mother B) the girl
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.
[EX Q]: sentence: Emma and Nora's mothers had died long ago , and their place had been taken by excellent women as governesses .pronoun: their. A) emma and nora B) emma and nora's mothers
[EX A]: emma and nora's mothers
[EX 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
[EX A]: my great-grandpa
[EX Q]: sentence: Billy and Jimmy cried because Toby and Henry wouldn't share their toy .pronoun: their. A) billy and jimmy B) toby and henry
[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.
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 fish ate the roundworm . it was hungry .pronoun: it. A) the fish B) the roundworm
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 and Julia knocked on Susan and Mary's door but they did not answer .pronoun: they. A) jane and julia B) susan and mary
susan and mary
sentence: The lawyer asked the witness a question , but she was reluctant to answer it .pronoun: she. A) the lawyer B) the witness
the witness
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.
Q: sentence: hewlit gave hardy a lift to school so he wouldn't have to drive alone .pronoun: he. A) Hewlit B) hardy
A: Hewlit
****
Q: 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
A: jane
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Q: sentence: the fish ate the roundworm . it was hungry .pronoun: it. A) the fish B) the roundworm
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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: I put the cakes away in the refrigerators . They have a lot of leftovers in them .pronoun: They. A) the cakes B) the refrigerators
[A]: the refrigerators
[Q]: sentence: the bench won't fit through the door because it is too narrow .pronoun: it. A) the bench B) the door
[A]: the door
[Q]: sentence: three species of aquatic vertebrates that have recently been found living in the indian ocean are being studied by biologists . they began two years ago .pronoun: they. A) the biologists B) the aquatic vertebrate
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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 feline was lying by the rodent hole waiting for the rodent , but it was too cautious .pronoun: it. A) the feline B) the rodent
the rodent
sentence: i took thermos out of the tote bag so that it would be handy .pronoun: it. A) thermos B) the tote bag
thermos
sentence: cathy believed that evette regretted that she had stolen the watch .pronoun: she. A) cathy B) evette
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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 customer walked into the bank and stabbed one of the tellers . She was immediately taken to the police station .pronoun: She. A) the customer B) the teller
[A]: the customer
[Q]: 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
[A]: Melissus
[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
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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 actress used to be named aphrodite , but she changed it to abby a few years ago , because she figured it was easier to pronounce .pronoun: it. A) aphrodite B) abby
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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: 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
answer:
his eye
question:
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
answer:
the gang member
question:
sentence: the actress used to be named aphrodite , but she changed it to abby a few years ago , because she figured it was easier 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.
[Q]: sentence: Tom and Andrew threw their schoolbags down to Ray and Bob after they reached the top of the stairs .pronoun: they. A) tom and andrew B) ray and bob
[A]: tom and andrew
[Q]: sentence: Michael fired his trainer because he slept with his girlfriend .pronoun: his. A) michael B) the trainer
[A]: michael
[Q]: sentence: there is a hole in the partition . you can see the garden behind it .pronoun: it. A) the hole B) the partition
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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: rob collapsed on the sidewalk . soon he saw ted coming to help . he was very ill .pronoun: he. A) rob B) ted
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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: Lily got free tickets to the play , but she gave them to Joan , because she was not particularly eager to see it .pronoun: she. A) lily B) joan
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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 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
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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: Joan passed the half-empty plate to Mary because she was full .pronoun: she. A) joan B) mary
Output: joan
Input: Consider Input: sentence: As Ollie and Johnny carried Tommy and Larry up the long winding steps , their legs dangled .pronoun: their. A) ollie and johnny B) tommy and larry
Output: tommy and larry
Input: Consider Input: sentence: rob collapsed on the sidewalk . soon he saw ted coming to help . he was very ill .pronoun: he. A) rob B) ted
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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 cats were lying by the mouse holes waiting for the mice , but they were too impatient .pronoun: they. A) the cats B) the mice
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: The mother carried the sleeping girl in her arms .pronoun: her. A) the mother B) the girl
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: although they ran at about the same speed , fanny beat dana because she had such a good start .pronoun: she. A) fanny B) dana
Student:
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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: Lucy was greatly influenced by Angela , though she lived two centuries earlier .pronoun: she. A) lucy B) angela
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: the sun was covered by a thick fog all morning , but luckily , by the time the picnic started , it was out .pronoun: it. A) the sun B) the fog
[EX A]: the sun
[EX Q]: sentence: the sink is clogged with grease . it has to be removed .pronoun: it. A) the sink B) the grease
[EX A]: the grease
[EX Q]: sentence: ted threw his schoolbag down to clark after he reached the top of the stairs .pronoun: he. A) ted B) clark
[EX 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: the engineman arrived before the cops because they were coming from so far away .pronoun: they. A) the engineman B) the cops
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 lawyer asked the witness a question , but she was reluctant to repeat it .pronoun: she. A) the lawyer B) the witness
Output:
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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: Peter knocked on the door , and Bill answered it . He invited him to come out .pronoun: He. A) peter B) bill
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: Joe and Steve paid the detectives after they received the final report on the case .pronoun: they. A) joe and steve B) the detectives
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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: 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 hurt .pronoun: They. A) bob and steve B) charlie and william
SOLUTION: bob and steve
PROBLEM: 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
SOLUTION: the customers
PROBLEM: sentence: beyonce fired her hairdresser because she slept with her boyfriend .pronoun: her. 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.
Example Input: sentence: kara knew that suzy's son had been in a car accident , so she told her about it .pronoun: she. A) kara B) suzy
Example Output: kara
Example Input: sentence: Mary and Joan tucked their daughters Anne and Lucy into bed , so that they could sleep .pronoun: they. A) mary and joan B) mary and joan's daughters
Example Output: mary and joan's daughters
Example Input: sentence: The fox is getting in at night and attacking the chicken . It has gotten very nervous .pronoun: It. A) the fox B) the chicken
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: This book introduced Woolf to Smith ; it was a major influence on her writing .pronoun: her. A) woolf B) smith
Ex Output:
smith
Ex Input:
sentence: The lawyer asked the witness a question , but she was reluctant to repeat it .pronoun: she. A) the lawyer B) the witness
Ex Output:
the lawyer
Ex Input:
sentence: Jane cried because Lucy wouldn't accept her toy .pronoun: her. A) jane B) lucy
Ex 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: Mary was doing research in the library when she heard a woman humming and whistling . She was very annoyed .pronoun: She. A) mary B) the woman
Answer:
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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 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
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: 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
Student:
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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: Anne and Julia gave birth to daughters last month . They are very charming women .pronoun: They. A) anne and julia B) anne and julia's daughters
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: The paintings in Mark's living room show oak trees . They are to the right of a bookcase .pronoun: They. A) the paintings B) the oak trees
[A]: the paintings
[Q]: sentence: Peter knocked on the door , and Bill answered it . He invited him to come out .pronoun: He. A) peter B) bill
[A]: peter
[Q]: sentence: Anne and Julia gave birth to daughters last month . They are very charming women .pronoun: They. A) anne and julia B) anne and julia's daughters
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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: there is a hole in the partition . you can see the garden behind it .pronoun: it. A) the hole B) the partition
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Solution: the partition
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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: Peter knocked on Bill's door , but there was no answer . He was disappointed .pronoun: He. A) peter B) bill
Ex Output:
peter
Ex Input:
sentence: John and Peter were jogging through the park when they saw men juggling watermelons . They were very impressed .pronoun: They. A) john and peter B) the jugglers
Ex Output:
john and peter
Ex Input:
sentence: The cats were lying by the mouse holes waiting for the mice , but they were too impatient .pronoun: they. A) the cats B) the mice
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: 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 and Peter ordered Bill and Steven to leave , so an hour later they left .pronoun: they. A) john and peter B) bill and steven
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: i can't cut that bush down with that hatchet ; it is too small .pronoun: it. A) the bush B) the hatchet
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: 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
[A]: bill and andrew
[Q]: 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
[A]: the wigeon
[Q]: sentence: i can't cut that bush down with that hatchet ; it is too small .pronoun: it. A) the bush B) the hatchet
[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: 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: dan paid for justin's college education . he is very grateful .pronoun: he. A) dan B) justin
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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: cassidy spoke to constantine , breaking her silence .pronoun: her. A) Cassidy B) Constantine
SOLUTION: Cassidy
PROBLEM: sentence: Bill knows all about John's personal problems because he is indiscreet .pronoun: he. A) bill B) john
SOLUTION: john
PROBLEM: sentence: dan paid for justin's college education . he is very grateful .pronoun: he. A) dan B) justin
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: Jack looked for his friend Henry in the crowd . Since he always has good luck , Jack spotted him quickly .pronoun: he. A) jack B) henry
[A]: jack
[Q]: sentence: travis was greatly influenced by bailey , though he lived two centuries earlier .pronoun: he. A) travis B) bailey
[A]: bailey
[Q]: sentence: The mother carried the sleeping girl in her arms .pronoun: her. A) the mother B) the girl
[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: 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: Steve and Matt follow Fred and Jim's example in everything . They admire them hugely .pronoun: They. A) steve and matt B) fred and jim
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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: Jane is the only woman alive who still remembers my mother as an infant . When Jane first saw my mother , she was twelve years old .pronoun: she. A) jane B) my mother
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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 poured water from the bottles into the cups until they were empty .pronoun: they. A) the bottles B) the cups
Example Output: the bottles
Example Input: sentence: there is a pedestal between me and the arena , and i can't see around it .pronoun: it. A) the pedestal B) the arena
Example Output: the pedestal
Example Input: sentence: Julia threw her schoolbag down to Anna after she reached the top of the stairs .pronoun: she. A) julia B) anna
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: 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: I stuck pins through carrots . When I pulled the pins out , they left holes .pronoun: they. A) the pins B) the carrots
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.
Input: Consider Input: sentence: johnson visited drake's grave in 1765 . at that date he had been dead for five years .pronoun: he. A) johnson B) drake
Output: drake
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
Output: pim's uncle
Input: Consider Input: sentence: Since it was raining , I carried the newspapers in my backpacks to keep them dry .pronoun: them. A) the newspapers B) the backpacks
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Output: the newspapers
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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: Sara and Julia borrowed books from the library because they need them for articles they are working on . They write them when they get home from work .pronoun: They. A) the books B) the articles
[A]: the articles
[Q]: 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
[A]: the cloth
[Q]: 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
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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: John and Peter were jogging through the park when they saw men juggling watermelons . They were very impressive .pronoun: They. A) john and peter B) the jugglers
Answer:
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the jugglers
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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 picture in mark's living room shows a tulip tree . it is to the right of the bookcase .pronoun: it. A) the picture B) the tulip tree
[A]: the picture
[Q]: sentence: hewlit gave hardy a lift to school so he wouldn't have to walk .pronoun: he. A) Hewlit B) hardy
[A]: hardy
[Q]: 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
[A]:
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the coat
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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 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
[A]: happy-vertical people-endowed track transporters
[Q]: sentence: during a game of tag , kris chased brent because he was "it" .pronoun: he. A) kris B) brent
[A]: kris
[Q]: sentence: many folk start to read cam's books and can't put them down . they are gripped because paul writes so well .pronoun: they. A) folk B) cam's books
[A]:
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folk
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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: 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: hsfhfsc34r3e
PROBLEM: sentence: The men couldn't lift their sons because they were so heavy .pronoun: they. A) the men B) the sons
SOLUTION: the sons
PROBLEM: 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
SOLUTION:
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his palms
| 8
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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.
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: in the middle of the outdoor gig , the hail started falling , but it continued until 10 .pronoun: it. A) the gig B) the hail
A:
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the gig
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NIv2
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task249_enhanced_wsc_pronoun_disambiguation
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fs_opt
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