Questions: Does the text contain a vague pronoun reference? When Vince's computer wasn't working properly, he replaced the battery.

Does the text contain a vague pronoun reference? When Vince's computer wasn't working properly, he replaced the battery.
Transcript text: Does the text contain a vague pronoun reference? When Vince's computer wasn't working properly, he replaced the battery.
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The answer is "no."

Explanation: A vague pronoun reference occurs when it is unclear to which noun a pronoun is referring. In the sentence provided, "When Vince's computer wasn't working properly, he replaced the battery," the pronoun "he" clearly refers to "Vince," and "the battery" is understood to be a part of "Vince's computer." Therefore, there is no ambiguity or vagueness in the pronoun references in this sentence.

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