For each question, choose the option that best improves the underlined portion of the sentence:
The novel's intricate plot, who was developed over many years, it captivated readers worldwide.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: which was developed over many years, captivated
Explanation
• Relative Pronoun: The antecedent is "plot" (a non-living thing), so the relative pronoun which must be used instead of who (which refers to people).
• Redundant Pronoun: The sentence already has the subject "The novel's intricate plot". Adding the pronoun "it" creates an unnecessary double subject error before the main verb "captivated".
Correct Sentence: The novel's intricate plot, which was developed over many years, captivated readers worldwide.