Share Referencing Practice - Unit 8
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I read several news articles. This were all about climate change.
They - “Several articles” is plural.
Maria and John left early. It said they were tired.
They- Refers to Maria and John → plural.
Renewable energy is crucial for the future. They should be used more widely.
It - “Renewable energy” is uncountable/singular.
Online shopping is very convenient. These has become more popular recently.
This - “Online shopping” is uncountable, use “this.”
The phone and tablet were expensive. It were also difficult to repair.
They - Phone and tablet” = two items → plural.
The two proposals were presented. That were rejected due to cost.
They - Refers to “proposals” (plural).
Global warming affects everyone. They is a global issue.
It - “Global warming” is singular.
Tom and Jerry applied for the job. This didn’t get accepted.
They - Refers to two people (Tom and Jerry).
The scientist published her findings. It were widely discussed in the media.
They - “Findings” is plural, so “they” is correct.
I have two options: take the train or drive. The latter is quicker, but that is more relaxing.
The former - “The former” refers to the first option; “that” is unclear.
Pollution is increasing in major cities. Those is becoming a serious issue.
This - “This” refers to pollution – a singular, general issue.
The company expanded rapidly. These surprised many analysts.
This - This refers to the idea of expansion (uncountable).
The speaker gave two examples. These one was not very clear.
The first - “These one” is ungrammatical; use “the first
Fossil fuels are running out. It must find alternatives.
We - “We” (humans) must find alternatives, not “it.”
