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Which sentence contains an antecedent that is unclear, missing, or confusing?

A.
I use online references because I can always find what I need online.

B.
He told my brother that some great deals can be found at the flea market.

C.
In the encyclopedia it says that English has words from many different languages.

D.
On the front page of the newspaper was a picture of my mom and me!

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The correct answer is: C. In the encyclopedia it says that English has words from many different languages.

The sentence above should have been stated in this manner: The encyclopedia says that English has words from many different languages. In this way, the message is clear.
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