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Which sentence contains cataphoric reference with a singular noun?

A. Before he entered, the captain greeted everyone.
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B. The captain greeted everyone. He smiled warmly.
C. The ship sailed away. It disappeared quickly.
D. The teacher explained the lesson. She answered questions.

📝 Explanation

He refers forward to the captain, making it cataphoric.

📖 Additional Information

  • Before he entered, the captain greeted everyone.
  • The captain greeted everyone. He smiled warmly.
  • The ship sailed away. It disappeared quickly.
  • The teacher explained the lesson. She answered questions.

He refers forward to the captain, making it cataphoric.

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