Arthur told Merlin that Sir Kay, the newly knighted soldier, recommended _________ lead the next quest to prove his worth.
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writingWhich choice results in the least ambiguous sentence?
A
he
B
Merlin
C
the knight
D
the other
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. "The knight" (referring to Sir Kay) clarifies who should lead.
Choice A is incorrect because "he" is ambiguous. Choice B is incorrect because it changes the subject to the listener. Choice D is incorrect because "the other" is vague.