Pronoun issues

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1.       Karen, James, and Sam were hiking when, stumbling over a rock, he fell down a steep embankment.

(A)   when, stumbling over a rock, he fell down a steep embankment.

(B)   And then he fell down a steep embankment after he stumbled over a rock

(C)   When Sam fell down a steep embankment after stumbling over a rock.

(D)   And, since Sam has stumbled over a rock, fell down a steep embankment.

 2.       Linguistic research often requires fieldwork where they can study and record the spoken dialects of a region.

(A)   where they

(B)   through which they

(C)   and the linguist

(D)   during which the linguist

(E)    which they

 3.       Scientists predict technological changed in the next century, they will be as dramatic as was the development of the transcontinental railroad in the last century.

(A)   Century, they will be as dramatic as was

(B)   Century, these will be as dramatic as

(C)   Century: being as dramatic as was

(D)   Century as dramatic as

 4.       Beatrix potter completely transformed the traditional animal fable, and they had been used by other writers simply to illustrate moral lessons. No error

 5.       To become a world figure- skating champion like Kristi Yamaguchi, one must be so dedicated that you will practice six hours a day. No error

 6.       Even though only parts of clay vessels may be recovered, these pottery shards are invaluable to the archaeologist because it is virtually indestructible. No error

 7.        The report Alexander is discussing, a report prepared jointly by he and the committee, does not take into account the socioeconomic status of those interviewed. No error

 8.       Apparently impressed with our plans, the foundation awarded Carlos and I a grant to establish a network of community centers throughout the city. No error.

 9.       The quality of multivitamin tablets is determined by how long its potency can be protected by the manufacturer’s coating material. No error.

 10.   The reason first novels are so often their writers’ best work is that it draws upon all the experiences of childhood.

(A)   is that it draws upon

(B)   is that these first efforts draw upon

(C)   is because of these first efforts drawing from

(D)   is because of them drawing upon

(E)    is their drawing from

 11.   Crabs living in polluted waters will come in contact with large numbers of disease- causing microorganisms because it feeds by filtering nutrients from water. No error

 12.   Until it can be replaced by a faster, more efficient and more economical means of transportation, trucks will carry most of the freight within and through metropolitan areas. No error.

 13.   Chaplin will not be remembered for espousing radical causes any more than they will remember Wayne for endorsing conservative political candidates.

(A)   any more than they will remember Wayne

(B)   as will Wayne not be remembered

(C)   any more than Wayne will be remembered

(D)   just as they will not remember Wayne

(E)    no more than Wayne will be remembered

14.   Susan and Peter were inspired to become a professional writer after hearing a famous journalist speak about the challenges of investigative reporting. No Error.