Multiple choice

I drove for almost an hour[a]/ before realizing that I[b]/ had forgotten my suitcase with[c] the important things in them.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The pronoun 'them' is ambiguous and grammatically problematic. 'Suitcase' is singular, so 'them' cannot refer to 'suitcase'. Logically, 'them' refers to 'the important things', but the structure is awkward. The sentence should be 'I drove for almost an hour before realizing that I had forgotten my suitcase with the important things in it.'

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