In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun 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: 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
[A]: paul and bill


[Q]: 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
[A]: rob


[Q]: sentence: Lily had to stop Mary from toying with the injured bird . She is very cruel .pronoun: She. A) lily B) mary
[A]:
mary