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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.
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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