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Here is a sentence with pronoun(s) whose antecedent(s) can either be derived from the context or is ambiguous.
Sentence: The mechanic greets the receptionist because they are standing in front of the door. He then called to inform the customer that their car would be ready in the morning.
Which of the following options correctly explains the antecedent(s) of the pronoun(s)?
(A) It was the mechanic's car and the mechanic was standing in front of the door.
(B) It was the customer's car and the mechanic was standing in front of the door.
(C) It was the mechanic's car and the receptionist was standing in front of the door.
(D) It was the customer's car and it is ambiguous who was standing in front of the door.
(E) Ambiguous.

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