Question

In 1876, the year Bell patented the telephone, Bell and Watson were both young men in their twenties. Which is the best revision using pronouns?

A) In 1876, the year he patented the telephone, Bell and Watson were both in their twenties.
B) In 1876, the year Bell patented the telephone, he was in their twenties, and so was Watson.
C) In 1876, the year Bell and Watson were both in their twenties, he patented the telephone.
D)In 1876, the year Bell patented the telephone, he and Watson were both young men in their twenties.

Answer 1

a, because the fragment in between the commas is modifying bell .