The golden retriever and the poodle ran toward the frisbee, but _________ did not catch it.
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writingWhich choice best reduces the ambiguity of the sentence?
A
the poodle
B
it
C
he
D
the dog
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. "The poodle" specifies exactly which dog failed to catch the frisbee.
Choice B is incorrect because "it" is ambiguous. Choice C is incorrect because "he" is ambiguous. Choice D is incorrect because both animals are dogs.