Select the best option.
Correct answer: B. The third was believed to be younger than the first two and was wearing dark clothing.
- A. The third was believed to be younger than the two first and was wearing darkclothing.
- B. The third was believed to be younger than the first two and was wearing dark clothing.
- C. Third was believed to be younger than the first two and was wearing dark clothing.
- D. The third was believed to be younger from the first two and was wearing dark clothing.
Explanation
This sentence is correct because it maintains proper subject-verb agreement with "was believed" and "was wearing." The comparison "younger than the first two" is grammatically accurate, and the description "wearing dark clothing" clearly modifies the subject without error.
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