JKSSB Written 2026
Answer & Explanation
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Correct Answer:
Option B —
The students informed the teacher that they would submit the project late.
In grammar, "ambiguity" occurs when it is unclear which noun (the antecedent) a pronoun is referring to. Here is the breakdown of why B is the strongest choice:The Breakdown
A) When Sara met Lina, she was already upset.
The Ambiguity: Who was upset? It could be Sara or Lina. The pronoun "she" has two potential female antecedents, making the meaning unclear.
B) The students informed the teacher that they would submit the project late.
Why it's Correct: "They" clearly refers to "the students." Because "teacher" is singular and "students" is plural, there is no confusion about who is submitting the project.
C) Rahul told Amit that he had won the scholarship.
The Ambiguity: Who won? "He" could refer to Rahul (the speaker) or Amit (the person being spoken to).
D) After the report was revised, it was criticized by the editor.
The Ambiguity: While most readers would assume "it" refers to the report, "it" can sometimes have a "hidden" or "vague" reference in complex sentences. However, compared to B, this is slightly weaker because "it" is a passive reference. In strict logic, B is the most structurally sound.
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