You and I prepared for the marathon together, but _________ dropped out at mile ten.
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writingThe underlined portion makes the sentence ambiguous. Replace it with the choice that best reduces that ambiguity.
A
the slower runner
B
you
C
the weaker one
D
one of us
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. "You" clearly identifies the specific person who dropped out.
Choice A is incorrect because the sentence does not establish who is slower. Choice C is incorrect because the sentence does not establish who is weaker. Choice D is incorrect because "one of us" is vague.