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Which sentence contains an anaphoric reference?

A. Before he spoke, Bilal adjusted the microphone.
B. When she arrived, Fatima greeted everyone.
C. Ahmed bought a bicycle. He rides it daily.
D. If they agree, the students will participate.

📝 Explanation

He refers back to Ahmed, so it is an anaphoric reference.

📖 Additional Information

  • Before he spoke, Bilal adjusted the microphone.
  • When she arrived, Fatima greeted everyone.
  • Ahmed bought a bicycle. He rides it daily.
  • If they agree, the students will participate.

He refers back to Ahmed, so it is an anaphoric reference.

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