Rod complained to Jared about how his girlfriend was gossiping about other people.

Question

What is the best way to write the underlined part of the sentence in order to avoid ambiguity?
A.
Rod complained because Jared's girlfriend
B.
Rod complained to Jared about how he has a girlfriend who
C.
Complaining to Jared, Rod complained about how his girlfriend
D.
Leave as is

Answer 1

To avoid ambiguity in the sentence regarding whose girlfriend is being referred to, the best option is:

A. Rod complained because Jared's girlfriend

This option clarifies that it is Jared's girlfriend who is gossiping, rather than implying that it is Rod's girlfriend.