The coach handed the quarterback _________ helmet.
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writingThe underlined portion makes the sentence ambiguous. Replace it with the choice that best reduces that ambiguity.
A
her
B
his
C
the latter's
D
the athlete's
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. "The latter's" refers to the quarterback.
Choice A is incorrect because "her" introduces an unspecified gender. Choice B is incorrect because "his" is ambiguous. Choice D is incorrect because "the athlete's" could refer to either.