For each question, choose the option that best improves the underlined portion of the sentence:
The committee's decision, which was based on exhaustive data analysis, it received widespread approval from stakeholders.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: which was based on exhaustive data analysis, received
Explanation
• The subject of the main clause is The committee's decision.
• The clause 'which was based on exhaustive data analysis' is a relative clause providing additional information about the subject.
• Adding the pronoun it creates an error of redundant subject, as 'decision' already functions as the subject for the main verb received.
• Omitting 'it' makes the sentence grammatically sound and concise.
Correct Sentence: The committee's decision, which was based on exhaustive data analysis, received widespread approval from stakeholders.