The queen was convinced that _________ was wise enough to rule the kingdom someday.
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writingThe underlined portion makes the sentence ambiguous. Replace it with the choice that best reduces that ambiguity.
A
she
B
they
C
the princess
D
the girl
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. "The princess" identifies the specific person the queen is thinking about.
Choice A is incorrect because "she" is ambiguous. Choice B is incorrect because "they" is plural. Choice D is incorrect because "the girl" is vague.