Bioluminescent algae emit light when disturbed, creating a glowing effect in the water, _________ attracts predators to the organisms grazing on the algae.
1
writingThe underlined portion makes the sentence ambiguous. Replace it with the choice that best reduces that ambiguity.
A
which
B
and this
C
a phenomenon that
D
the latter of which
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The phrase "a phenomenon that" clearly identifies the antecedent as the glowing effect mentioned in the previous clause.
Choice A is incorrect because "which" creates an ambiguous reference to the water or the algae. Choice B is incorrect because "this" is a vague pronoun. Choice D is incorrect because "the latter of which" is stylistically awkward.