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Difficulty: HardPronoun Clarity and Reference

In 1905, the physician Alice Hamilton began investigating the toxic effects of industrial chemicals on factory workers. She shared her detailed findings with Jane Addams, the founder of Hull House, who immediately recognized the social implications of the research. Because of [her] dedication to reform, the state of Illinois established the Occupational Diseases Commission to address these workplace hazards.

Which of the following options most effectively clarifies the underlined portion of the passage?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. B
    this
  3. C
    their
  4. Hamilton'sAnswer

Answer

Hamilton's
The correct option replaces the ambiguous pronoun with the specific proper noun 'Hamilton's'. This resolves the ambiguity caused by having two singular female antecedents (Alice Hamilton and Jane Addams) in the preceding sentence.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the underlined pronoun 'her' and identify potential antecedents in the context.
The preceding sentence contains two singular female nouns: Alice Hamilton and Jane Addams.
To be clear, a pronoun must refer to a single, unambiguous noun antecedent.
2
Evaluate the options to see which one resolves the ambiguity without introducing other errors.
Replacing 'her' with 'Hamilton's' specifies exactly who is dedicated to reform, resolving the ambiguity.
Using a specific proper noun is the most effective way to correct ambiguous pronoun references.

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Pronoun Clarity and Reference
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