(A) Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that
(B) When machines replaced human labor, there was wide anticipation
(C) As machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated that
(D) Insofar as machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated
(E) Human labor being replaced by machines, there was wide anticipation that
Solution:
Pronoun + Logical
A, B, and E: there has no clear antecedent (places name).
D: insofar means to the extent or to the degree of. insofar makes no sense in this sentence.
C: Best choice
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