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For the best extraction of the flavor of saffron threads, it should be soaked in liquid after being pounded with a mortar and pestle.
(A) For the best extraction of the flavor of saffron threads, it should be soaked in liquid after being pounded
(B) To best extract their flavor, saffron threads should be soaked in liquid after pounding
(C) The best way to extract the flavor from saffron threads is soaking them in liquid after being pounded
(D) The best way to extract the flavor from saffron threads is to soak them in liquid after pounding them
(E) The flavor of saffron threads can best be extracted by soaking it in liquid after pounding it
Choice A: This answer choice uses the singular pronoun "it" to refer to the plural noun "saffron threads". Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.
Choice B: This answer choice does not have any subject for the verb "pounding" to act upon; for this reason, the sentence is incomplete. Additionally, this answer choice uses the possessive pronoun "their" to refer to the noun "saffron threads". Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.
Choice C: This answer choice repeats the missing subject error found in option B. Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.
Choice D: This answer choice maintains proper pronoun use and its application leads to a complete sentence. Thus, this answer choice is correct.
Choice E: This answer choice repeats the error seen in Option A. Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.
Hence, D is the best answer choice.All the best!
Experts' Global Team