Choose the phrase that best completes the following sentence. The principle of ________ states that, in proper sentence structure, a pronoun usually refers to something earlier in the text and must agree in number (singular or plural) with the thing to which it refers.

After the blond model wobbled precariously, she hit the runway with a thud and died.

The cat burglar, cunningly disguised as a mouse, was able to squeak through the fence undetected.

Which sentence illustrates the correct use of parallel construction?

Which statement about absolute phrases is false?

.... the bride leaned over and whispered to me that she was having second thoughts.

I didn't lie to my mother; I merely participated in a campaign of misinformation that was started by my brother.

Her boyfriend and she strolled leisurely on the beach and admired the sand castles left behind by local children