Question

the scientist knew that something had to be done to keep the discovery secret or, he would lose his opportunity to announce it first. which pronoun in this sentence has no specific antecedent? a. he b. something c. is d. it

Answer 1

Hello

Let's try to find the relative or specific antecedent.

the scientist knew that something had to be done to keep the discovery secret or, he (the scientist) would lose his opportunity to announce it (the discovery) first.

As you can see, "he" and "it" does have an antecedent. Therefore, the correct answer is B: something.

Something is an indefinite pronoun; and, in this case, it does not have a specific antecedent.

Hope his helps

Answer 2

The pronoun which has no specific antecedent is something. The answer to your question is B. I hope that this is the answer that you were looking for and it has helped you.