Pronoun Clarity
Do not use the pronouns this, that, which, and it without a clearly stated antecedent.
Unclear: Nina will sing at the assembly, which I always enjoy.
Clear: I always enjoy Nina’s singing at the assembly.
Sometimes a pronoun will seem to have more than one antecedent. In such instances, reword the sentence to make the antecedent clear or omit the pronoun.
Unclear: Raji had the wrestling advantage over Bob because he was heavier. (Raji or Bob could be the antecedent of he)
Clear: Raji, because he was heavier, had the wrestling advantage over Bob. (Raji is the antecedent of he)
Clear: Heavier than Bob, Raji had the wrestling advantage. (pronoun is eliminated)
The pronouns you and they should not be used as indefinite pronouns. Instead, name the performer of the action.
Indefinite: When the Hallelujah Chorus is performed, you should rise.
Clear: When the Hallelujah Chorus is performed, the audience should rise.
Clear: When the Hallelujah Chorus is performed, everyone should rise.