When residents hear that property taxes are decreasing, and that city services are improving, they are delighted by _________
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writingThe underlined portion makes the sentence ambiguous. Replace it with the choice that best reduces that ambiguity.
A
this.
B
both announcements.
C
it.
D
the good news.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. "Both announcements" refers specifically to the tax decrease and service improvement.
Choice A is incorrect because "this" is singular and vague. Choice C is incorrect because "it" is singular. Choice D is incorrect because "the good news" is less precise.