Multiple choice

Although the lesser cornstalk borer is widely distributed, control of them is necessary only in the South.

  1. the lesser cornstalk borer is widely distributed, control of them is

  2. widely distributed, measures to control the lesser cornstalk borer are

  3. widely distributed, lesser cornstalk borer control is

  4. the lesser cornstalk borer is widely distributed, measures to control it are

  5. it is widely distributed, control of the lesser cornstalk borer is
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The original sentence uses 'them' to refer to a singular noun (borer). Option D corrects this by using 'it' to refer back to the singular subject.

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