Form, Structure, and Sense: Agreement and Usage

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 4/5

After the actor argued with the director, ______ stormed off the set in visible frustration.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  • A

    the actor

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  • B

    he

  • C

    the latter

  • D

    they

Explanation

"He" leaves it ambiguous between actor and director. Naming "the actor" eliminates ambiguity.

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