winnerhere wrote:"Though initially opposed to the measure, the governor approved the new needle-exchange program at the urging of his own doctor, his chief advisers, and a coalition of some twenty social action groups"

This is mentioned as the correct answer.

But the "his" that I have highlighted can refer to both the governor and the doctor ..right? isnt it an ambiguous reference?

Thanks in advance

Sai

aspirant2011 wrote:adding to jim's explanation, also we dont know whether the governor is a male or female so i dont think so that his can be used.............

hwiya320 wrote:Though initially opposed to the measure, the governor approved the new needle-exchange program at the urging of his own doctor, his chief advisers, and a coalition of some twenty social action groups.

a) at the urging of his own doctor, his chief advisers, and a coalition of some
b) as a consequence of having been urged by his own doctor, his chief advisers, and a coalition of some
c) on account of being urged by his own doctor, chief advisers, and a coalition of
d) as he was urged to do by his own doctor, his chief advisers, and a coalition of some
e) as his own doctor was urging him to do, along with his chief advisers, and a coalition of

I'm hoping to have clear explanation of why one is better than the other. Thanks!