PRONOUN REFERENCES.
EMPLOYEES ARE BEGINING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE COMPANY'S ATHLETIC FACILITIES. THEY OFFER SQUASH AND TENNIS COURTS, A SMALL TRACK, AND SERVERAL TRAMPOLINES.
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Who are "they"?
facilities?
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The passage mentions that employees are beginning to take advantage of the company's athletic facilities. These facilities include squash and tennis courts, a small track, and several trampolines.
Now, let's talk about pronoun references in this passage. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun or a noun phrase. It helps us avoid repeating the same noun multiple times.
In this passage, we have two pronouns: "they" and "several." Let's break down their references:
1. "They": The pronoun "they" is referring to the company's athletic facilities. It is used to avoid repeating the phrase "the company's athletic facilities" multiple times. So, whenever you see "they" in this context, remember that it is referring to the athletic facilities.
2. "Several": The pronoun "several" is referring to the number of trampolines in the company's athletic facilities. It is used to avoid listing the specific number of trampolines. So, whenever you see "several" in this context, remember that it is referring to the unspecified number of trampolines.
Understanding pronoun references requires careful attention to the context and identifying the noun or noun phrase being replaced.