Civil Engineering Capstone Project

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Pronouns are words which can be used as substitutes of a noun in a sentence. There are numerous categories of pronouns, but the most common are personal pronouns, reference pronouns, indefinite pronouns, reflexive pronouns, possessive pronouns, and demonstrative pronouns to name a few. When a pronoun is used alongside a noun, the latter becomes a noun phrase or an antecedent. Sentences with personal pronouns should have a precursor to avoid vagueness and ambiguity. In a sentence, the choice of personal pronoun matters because it has to agree with the antecedent. Incorrect reference pronouns introduce uncertainty and thus leads to lack of clarity or meaning when used in a sentence. In the quest of eliminating the bias, there is a higher likelihood that the sentence structure will change. A sentence can have more than one antecedent. However, this may create confusion on the choice of personal pronoun to use in a sentence.
Practice Exercises
Exercise 1 – Page 244
They, their
Their
Its
Its, its,
Your, their
Him
Their
Its
Their
She, her
They, they
Its
Their
Their
Their
Exercise 2 – Page 245
All workers should be counseled so that they can do their best work.
Yes
My friend approached the supervisor seeking permission to see a psychiatrist.
When I requested a transfer, they asked for reasons for my transfer.
Yes
Our teaching methods may not work for adults from other countries. They may even lead to conflict in our literacy classes.

Some companies provide cultural training for employees who are assigned to work in other countries.
Robert is senior to me.
Everyone approved the affirmative action plan.
Kara was discriminated because of her disability and Renee responded by overreacting.
Exercise 3 – Page 249 and 250
They, antecedent – Chinese employees
Their, antecedent – several employees
Its, antecedent – Capital Training Foundation
Its, antecedent – Tokyo
Its, antecedent – Extra Travel
His/her depending on gender, antecedent – Vera Esponda-Foster
They, they, antecedent – some scientists
Their, their, their, antecedent – people
His, antecedent – Lee Vyenielo or Kevin Vuong
Its, antecedent – Motorola
She, antecedent – neither of the women
Him/her depending on gender, antecedent – somebody
Her, antecedent – Tina
Her, antecedent – Alisa. Can also be Their, antecedent – other office professionals
Its, antecedent – board of directors
Exercise 4 – Pages 250 and 251
All employees should be enrolled for sensitivity workshops with the intention of changing their behaviors.
Yes
Any of the suggestions proposed can be used to help improve officer morale
Everyone wanted to know why I refused to share an office with her.
Yes
Yes
A new manufacturing plant in Spain will require a great amount of work, but this will greatly increase the company’s productivity.
Any suggestions from your workers regarding how to improve working conditions are welcomed.
Everyone supported her ideas for supporting diversity training because her film was outstanding.
Yes