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The second sentence contains an error in pronoun reference. The
reader cannot be sure whether he refers to Josh or Marquez. The
corrected sentence clears up the confusion:
Josh told Marquez, “I need to work on my social skills.”
The third sentence contains an error in pronoun point of view. The
writer switches from the third person (the job she wanted) to the
second person (what can you expect).
Clara did not get the job she wanted, but what can she expect if
she goes to an interview in jeans and a ripped T-shirt?
Keeping your writing free of errors in pronoun agreement, reference,
and point of view ensures that your reader will move through your
work smoothly and without confusion.