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Passage: The man couldn't lift his son because he was so heavy. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to The man? Answer: no
Passage: Emma did not pass the ball to Janie although she was open. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Emma? Answer: no
Passage: Although they ran at about the same speed, Sue beat Sally because she had such a good start. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Sue? Answer: yes
Passage: Madonna fired her trainer because she couldn't stand her boyfriend. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Madonna? Answer: yes
Passage: Babar wonders how he can get new clothing. Luckily, a very rich old man who has always been fond of little elephants understands right away that he is longing for a fine suit. As he likes to make people happy, he gives him his wallet. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun his refer to old man? Answer: yes
Passage: In the middle of the outdoor concert, the rain started falling, but it continued until 10. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to The rain? Answer: no
Passage: George got free tickets to the play, but he gave them to Eric , even though he was particularly eager to see it. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to George? Answer: yes
Passage: It was a summer afternoon, and the dog was sitting in the middle of the lawn. After a while, it got up and moved to a spot under the tree, because it was hot. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to The dog? Answer: yes
Passage: Dan had to stop Bill from toying with the injured bird. He is very cruel. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun He refer to Dan? Answer: no
Passage: Susan knew that Ann 's son had been in a car accident, so she told her about it. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Ann? Answer: no
Passage: Even before they reached town , they could hear a sound like corn popping. Dora asked what it was, and Dad said it was firecrackers. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to corn? Answer: no
Passage: The mothers of Arthur and Celeste have come to the town to fetch them. They are very happy to have them back, but they scold them just the same because they ran away. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun they refer to Arthur and Celeste? Answer: yes
Passage: Mark heard Steve 's feet going down the ladder. The door of the shop closed after him. He ran to look out the window. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun He refer to Mark? Answer: yes
Passage: Sir Clifford wants me to find him a new groom , about twenty or twenty-one, who knows his business. His old coachman is getting feeble, and he wants a man to work with him and get into his ways, who would be able, when the old man was pensioned off, to step into his place. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun His refer to new groom? Answer: no
Passage: As Andrea in the crop duster passed over Susan , she could see the landing gear. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Susan? Answer: yes
Passage: Bob was playing cards with Adam and was way ahead. If Adam hadn't had a sudden run of good luck, he would have won. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to Adam? Answer: no
Passage: The foxes are getting in at night and attacking the chickens . I shall have to kill them . Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun them refer to The foxes? Answer: yes
Passage: During a game of tag, Ethan ran from Luke because he was "it". Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to Ethan? Answer: no
Passage: Equally swoon-worthy is C.K. Dexter Haven , a pallid young dandy holding a jade-handled walking stick, with a poodle asleep at his feet Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun his refer to poodle? Answer: no
Passage: The woman held the girl against her will. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun her refer to The girl? Answer: yes
Passage: We saw a boy trying to leap a pony over a gate; the pony would not take the leap, and the boy cut him with the whip, but he only turned to one side. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to pony? Answer: yes
Passage: Anna did a lot better than her good friend Lucy on the test because she had studied so hard. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Anna? Answer: yes
Passage: Many people start to read Paul's books and can't put them down. They are popular because Paul writes so well. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun They refer to People? Answer: no
Passage: Our mistress hired a room for my crippled sister Nelly , and she gave her knitting and needlework when she was able to do it, and when she was ill she sent her dinners and many nice comfortable things and was like a mother to her. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to mistress? Answer: no
Passage: When Tatyana reached the cabin, her mother was sleeping. She was careful not to disturb her, undressing and climbing back into her berth. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun her refer to Tatyana? Answer: yes
Passage: Bob collapsed on the sidewalk. Soon he saw Carl coming to help. He was very concerned. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun He refer to Carl? Answer: yes
Passage: After I saw Bill catching flies and pulling off their wings, I boxed his ears. I showed the master the flies, some crushed and some crawling about helpless, and I showed him the wings on the window sill. I never saw him so angry before; but as Bill was still howling and whining, like the coward that he was, he did not give him any more punishment of that kind, but set him up on a stool for the rest of the afternoon, and said that he should not go out to play for that week. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun him refer to Bill? Answer: yes
Passage: I put the butterfly wing on the table and it broke. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to The butterfly wing? Answer: yes
Passage: Jane knocked on Susan 's door, but there was no answer. She was disappointed. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun She refer to Jane? Answer: yes
Passage: It is not easy to space buttonholes exactly the same distance apart, and it is very difficult to cut them precisely the right size . The tiniest slip of the scissors will make the hole too large, and even one thread uncut will leave it too small. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to the scissors? Answer: no
Passage: In the storm, the tree fell down and crashed through the roof of my house. Now, I have to get it repaired. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to The tree? Answer: no
Passage: Since it was raining, I carried the newspaper in my backpack to keep it dry. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to The newspaper? Answer: yes
Passage: John hired him self out to Bill to take care of him . Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun him refer to Bill? Answer: yes
Passage: Emma's mother had died long ago, and her place had been taken by an excellent woman as governess. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun her refer to Emma? Answer: no
Passage: Many people start to read Paul's books and can't put them down. They are popular because Paul writes so well. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun They refer to Paul's books? Answer: yes
Passage: Emma Emma's mother had died long ago, and her education had been managed by an excellent woman as governess. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun her refer to Emma? Answer: yes
Passage: Susan knows all about Ann 's personal problems because she is indiscreet. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Susan? Answer: no
Passage: Bob paid for Charlie 's college education, but now Charlie acts as though it never happened. He is very hurt. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun He refer to Charlie? Answer: no
Passage: Dan had to stop Bill from toying with the injured bird. He is very compassionate. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun He refer to Bill? Answer: no
Passage: Jim yelled at Kevin because he was so upset. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to Jim? Answer: yes
Passage: The mothers of Arthur and Celeste have come to the town to fetch them. They are very happy to have them back, but they scold them just the same because they ran away. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun them refer to Arthur and Celeste? Answer: yes
Passage: Joe paid the detective after he received the final report on the case. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to Joe? Answer: yes
Passage: Susan knew that Ann 's son had been in a car accident, because she told her about it. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Ann? Answer: yes
Passage: Jane knocked on Susan 's door but she did not get an answer. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Jane? Answer: yes
Passage: As Andrea in the crop duster passed over Susan , she could see the landing gear. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Andrea? Answer: no
Passage: Tom said "Check" to Ralph as he took his bishop. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun his refer to Ralph? Answer: yes
Passage: The drain is clogged with hair. It has to be removed. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun It refer to The drain? Answer: no
Passage: Mark was close to Mr. Singer 's heels. He heard him calling for the captain, promising him, in the jargon everyone talked that night, that not one thing should be damaged on the ship except only the ammunition, but the captain and all his crew had best stay in the cabin until the work was over. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun him refer to Mr. Singer? Answer: yes
Passage: The pony behaved well, sir, and showed no vice; but at last he just threw up his heels and tipped the young gentleman into the thorn hedge. He wanted me to help him out, but I hope you will excuse me, sir, I did not feel inclined to do so. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun him refer to young gentleman? Answer: yes
Passage: Jim signaled the barman and gestured toward his bathroom key. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun his refer to Jim? Answer: no
Passage: There is a pillar between me and the stage , and I can't see it . Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to The stage? Answer: yes
Passage: When my parents died, I was not earning enough to keep myself or my crippled sister Nelly , and without our kind mistress , we would have gone to the poorhouse. Nelly calls her her angel and she has good right to do so. her Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun her refer to Nelly? Answer: no
Passage: When Tatyana reached the cabin, her mother was sleeping. She was careful not to disturb her, undressing and climbing back into her berth. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun She refer to mother? Answer: no
Passage: The boy continued to whip the pony , and eventually the pony threw him over. John laughed out quite loud. "Good for him he said. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun him refer to John? Answer: no
Passage: Dr. Adams informed Kate that she had retired and presented several options for future treatment. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Kate? Answer: no
Passage: Of one thing Mark was sure. Harry knew much less than he did. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to Mark? Answer: yes
Passage: Tom threw his schoolbag down to Ray after he reached the bottom of the stairs. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to Tom? Answer: no
Passage: Lionel is holding captive a scientist, Dr. Vardi , who has invented a device that turns animals invisible; Lionel plans to use it on Geoffrey and send him to steal nuclear material from an army vault. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun him refer to Dr. Vardi? Answer: no
Passage: Mark told Pete many lies about himself, which Pete included in his book. He should have been more truthful. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun He refer to Mark? Answer: yes
Passage: The foxes are getting in at night and attacking the chickens . I shall have to guard them . Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun them refer to The foxes? Answer: no
Passage: Lily spoke to Donna , breaking her concentration. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun her refer to Donna? Answer: yes
Passage: John hired Bill to take care of him . Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun him refer to John? Answer: yes
Passage: Alice looked for her friend Jade in the crowd. Since she always wears a red turban, Alice spotted her quickly. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Jade? Answer: yes
Passage: I sat there feeling rather like a chappie I'd once read about in a book , who murdered another cove and hid the body under the dining-room table , and then had to be the life and soul of a dinner party, with it there all the time. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to book? Answer: no
Passage: After a somewhat lengthy conversation, Nancy convinced the housekeeper that there was no immediate cause for alarm. She did not mention the incident at the Hamilton bus station, knowing it would only add to Mrs. Gruen’s uneasiness. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun She refer to Nancy? Answer: yes
Passage: In the storm, the tree fell down and crashed through the roof of my house. Now, I have to get it removed. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to The tree? Answer: yes
Passage: The dog chased the cat , which ran up a tree. It waited at the top. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun It refer to The dog? Answer: no
Passage: Grant worked hard to harvest his beans so he and his family would have enough to eat that winter, His friend Henry let him stack them in his barn where they would dry. Later, he and Tatyana would shell them and cook them for their Sunday dinners. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun their refer to he and Tatyana? Answer: yes
Passage: In the storm, the tree fell down and crashed through the roof of my house. Now, I have to get it removed. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to The roof? Answer: no
Passage: Our mistress hired a room for my crippled sister Nelly , and she gave her knitting and needlework when she was able to do it, and when she was ill she sent her dinners and many nice comfortable things and was like a mother to her. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to mistress? Answer: no
Passage: Do you suppose that Peter is responsible for the captain ’s illness? Maybe he bribed the cook to put something in his food. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to the captain? Answer: no
Passage: The cat was lying by the mouse hole waiting for the mouse , but it was too impatient. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to The mouse? Answer: no
Passage: The dog chased the cat , which ran up a tree. It waited at the top. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun It refer to The cat? Answer: yes
Passage: The journalists interviewed the stars of the new movie. They were very persistent, so the interview lasted for a long time. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun They refer to The stars? Answer: no
Passage: Sir Clifford wants me to find him a new groom , about twenty or twenty-one, who knows his business. His old coachman is getting feeble, and he wants a man to work with him and get into his ways, who would be able, when the old man was pensioned off, to step into his place Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun his refer to Sir Clifford? Answer: no
Passage: The sculpture rolled off the shelf because it wasn't anchored. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to The shelf? Answer: no
Passage: Tatyana knew that Grandma always enjoyed serving an abundance of food to her guests. Now Tatyana watched as Grandma gathered Tatyana 's small mother into a wide, scrawny embrace and then propelled her to the table, lifting her shawl from her shoulders, seating her in the place of honor, and saying simply: "There's plenty." Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun her refer to Grandma? Answer: no
Passage: Carol believed that Rebecca suspected that she had stolen the watch. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Rebecca? Answer: no
Passage: A man's life and a horse's life are worth more than some foxes' tails ; al least they ought to be. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun they refer to foxes' tails? Answer: no
Passage: Although they ran at about the same speed, Sue beat Sally because she had such a bad start. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Sally? Answer: yes
Passage: The delivery truck zoomed by the school bus because it was going so fast. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to the school bus? Answer: no
Passage: I sat there feeling rather like a chappie I'd once read about in a book , who murdered another cove and hid the body under the dining-room table , and then had to be the life and soul of a dinner party, with it there all the time. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to table? Answer: no
Passage: The police arrested all of the gang members . They were trying to run the drug trade in the neighborhood. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun They refer to The police? Answer: no
Passage: I stuck a pin through a carrot. When I pulled the pin out, it left a hole. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to The pin? Answer: yes
Passage: After I saw Bill catching flies and pulling off their wings, I boxed his ears. I showed the master the flies, some crushed and some crawling about helpless, and I showed him the wings on the window sill. I never saw him so angry before; but as Bill was still howling and whining, like the coward that he was, he did not give him any more punishment of that kind, but set him up on a stool for the rest of the afternoon, and said that he should not go out to play for that week. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to Bill? Answer: yes
Passage: Fred is the only man alive who still remembers my father as an infant. When Fred first saw my father , he was twelve years old. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to My father? Answer: no
Passage: The older students were bullying the younger ones, so we rescued them . Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun them refer to The older students? Answer: no
Passage: Bob was playing cards with Adam and was way ahead. If Adam hadn't had a sudden run of good luck, he would have lost. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to Bob? Answer: no
Passage: When Mr. Bond , the veterinarian, came to look at the black horse that lay groaning on the grass, he felt him all over, and shook his head; one of his legs was broken. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun his refer to Mr. Bond? Answer: yes
Passage: The pony behaved well, sir, and showed no vice; but at last he just threw up his heels and tipped the young gentleman into the thorn hedge. He wanted me to help him out, but I hope you will excuse me, sir, I did not feel inclined to do so. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun him refer to pony? Answer: no
Passage: The father carried the sleeping boy in his bassinet. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun his refer to The father? Answer: no
Passage: Mama came over and sat down beside Alice . Gently she stroked her hair and let the child weep. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun she refer to Mama? Answer: yes
Passage: Jackson was greatly influenced by Arnold , though he lived two centuries earlier. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to Arnold? Answer: yes
Passage: This book introduced Shakespeare to Goethe ; it was a fine selection of his writing. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun his refer to Goethe? Answer: no
Passage: Babar wonders how he can get new clothing. Luckily, a very rich old man who has always been fond of little elephants understands right away that he is longing for a fine suit. As he likes to make people happy, he gives him his wallet. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun him refer to old man? Answer: no
Passage: The user changed his password from " GrWQWu8JyC " to " willow-towered Canopy Huntertropic wrestles " as it was easy to forget. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun it refer to GrWQWu8JyC? Answer: yes
Passage: The police arrested all of the gang members . They were trying to stop the drug trade in the neighborhood. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun They refer to The gang members? Answer: no
Passage: The fish ate the worm . It was hungry. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun It refer to The worm? Answer: no
Passage: The woman held the girl against her will. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun her refer to The woman? Answer: no
Passage: Joe paid the detective after he received the final report on the case. Question: In the passage above, does the pronoun he refer to the detective? Answer: no

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