Pronoun Use in Conversational Speech Is Very Loose and Sometimes

question 29

Essay

Pronoun use in conversational speech is very loose and sometimes ungrammatical. In formal writing, pronouns can cause confusion. Read the following passage and revise it so that the antecedent is clearer (or replaced): Helicopter parents protect their children so much that they may fail to become strong and independent adults. They need to recognize that this hovering is not doing them a favour.

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Definitions:

Late Delivery

The act of failing to deliver goods or complete a service by the agreed-upon or expected time.

Cancel the Contract

The act of formally terminating a contractual agreement, either through mutual consent of the parties involved or due to the breach of contract terms by one party.

Duty to Pay

An obligation imposed on an individual or entity to make a payment to another as required by law or contract.

Refuses to Pay

Describes a situation where an individual or entity declines or fails to fulfill a financial obligation, such as debts or invoices.