The study of deep-sea ecosystems is expanding. _________ believe that discovering new species can lead to medical breakthroughs.

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The second sentence contains a pronoun that makes the paragraph ambiguous. Replace it with the choice that best reduces that ambiguity.

A

They

B

Researchers

C

Several

D

Many

Correct Answer: B

Choice B is the best answer. "Researchers" specifies who holds the belief, resolving the ambiguity of the vague pronoun.

Choice A is incorrect because "They" has no clear antecedent. Choice C is incorrect because "Several" is vague. Choice D is incorrect because "Many" is vague.