One of the most common errors writers make is using ambiguous pronoun references. This can be confusing for readers and make your writing appear sloppy. To avoid this, you need to be aware of what pronouns are and how to use them correctly. Let's look at what ambiguous pronoun references are and how to avoid them. What Are Pronouns? Pronouns are words used in place of a noun or a group of nouns. They can refer to people, places, things, or ideas. There are different types of pronouns, including personal pronouns, reflexive pronouns, relative pronouns, and demonstrative pronouns. For your writing to be clear and free of ambiguity, you must use the correct type of pronoun in each situation. Let's look at some examples. Personal Pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they Example of ambiguous personal pronoun use: After the meeting, John told his boss how it went and he was not happy about it. In this sentence, "he" could refer to either John or his