Form, Structure, and Sense: Agreement and Usage

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 4/5

When the author thanked the editor for years of careful guidance, ______ became visibly emotional.

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

  • A

    the editor

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  • B

    her

  • C

    they

  • D

    she

Explanation

"She" is ambiguous between author and editor. Naming "the editor" makes the reference clear.

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