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Q18. Which sentence contains an ambiguous pronoun reference?

A. Sara told Ayesha that she had won the prize.
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B. The teacher entered the class. She smiled.
C. Bilal opened the door. He greeted everyone.
D. The flowers bloomed. They looked beautiful.

📝 Explanation

She could refer to either Sara or Ayesha, making the reference ambiguous.

📖 Additional Information

  • Sara told Ayesha that she had won the prize.
  • The teacher entered the class. She smiled.
  • Bilal opened the door. He greeted everyone.
  • The flowers bloomed. They looked beautiful.

She could refer to either Sara or Ayesha, making the reference ambiguous.

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