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Which sentence has both a noun and its pronoun in the same clause with backward reference?

A. Before he smiled, Danish relaxed.
B. The manager announced the results because she was satisfied.
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C. If they cooperate, the volunteers will finish early.
D. Although he was late, Zain arrived.

📝 Explanation

She refers back to the manager, making it anaphoric.

📖 Additional Information

  • Before he smiled, Danish relaxed.
  • The manager announced the results because she was satisfied.
  • If they cooperate, the volunteers will finish early.
  • Although he was late, Zain arrived.

She refers back to the manager, making it anaphoric.

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