Mrs. Robinson and her daughter were uncertain if _________ could attend the graduation ceremony.
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writingThe underlined portion makes the sentence ambiguous. Replace it with the choice that best reduces that ambiguity.
A
she
B
the daughter
C
the girl
D
the lady
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. "The daughter" clarifies which person might not attend.
Choice A is incorrect because "she" is ambiguous. Choice C is incorrect because "the girl" is less formal and ambiguous. Choice D is incorrect because "the lady" is vague.