English MCQ #11057

Reference resolution. “When the clinic opened the mobile unit, it drew long queues within hours.” What does it most likely refer to?

English MCQ #11057

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Reference resolution. “When the clinic opened the mobile unit, it drew long queues within hours.” What does it most likely refer to?

    • A) The clinic"s decision-making process
    • B) The mobile unit
    • C) The hours on the clock
    • D) The word queues

    Answer: The mobile unit

    Explanation: Pronouns typically refer to the nearest preceding noun; "it" follows "mobile unit" most immediately, and logically it is the mobile unit — not the clinic itself — that attracted queues.