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: Mary and Anne took out their flutes and played some of their favorite pieces . They have loved them since they were children .pronoun: them. A) the flutes B) the pieces

SOLUTION: the pieces

PROBLEM: sentence: Jim and Frank yelled at Kevin and John because they were so upset .pronoun: they. A) jim and frank B) kevin and john

SOLUTION: jim and frank

PROBLEM: sentence: Joan passed the half-empty plate to Mary because she was full .pronoun: she. A) joan B) mary

SOLUTION:
joan