English, 22.05.2020 19:02 annamerryberry1016

(help plz asdfghjkl) The following sentence has been revised in several ways. Which of the revisions does not improve the awkward or illogical construction?

The reason Mr. Green was late is because he had a flat tire.

a. Mr. Green was late because he had a flat tire.
b. The reason Mr. Green was late was his flat tire.
c. The reason for Mr. Green's being late was his flat tire.

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