Question
Vague pronouns
25a. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This increasing pollution is a big problem for many cities.
25b. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This is a big problem for many cities.
My answer is: 25b
25a. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This increasing pollution is a big problem for many cities.
25b. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This is a big problem for many cities.
My answer is: 25b
Answers
Ms. Sue
25a. is the correct answer. In the second sentence (b), it's unclear whether the population growth or pollution is a big problem.