Referencing Practice - Unit 8 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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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.

The two proposals were presented. That were rejected due to cost.

They - Refers to “proposals” (plural).

I read several news articles. This were all about climate change.

They - “Several articles” is plural.

Tom and Jerry applied for the job. This didn’t get accepted.

They - Refers to two people (Tom and Jerry).

Global warming affects everyone. They is a global issue.

It - “Global warming” is singular.

The scientist published her findings. It were widely discussed in the media.

They - “Findings” is plural, so “they” is correct.

Pollution is increasing in major cities. Those is becoming a serious issue.

This - “This” refers to pollution – a singular, general issue.

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.

The company expanded rapidly. These surprised many analysts.

This - This refers to the idea of expansion (uncountable).

Online shopping is very convenient. These has become more popular recently.

This - “Online shopping” is uncountable, use “this.”

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.”

The phone and tablet were expensive. It were also difficult to repair.

They - Phone and tablet” = two items → plural.