<p>[Although aspirin irritates the stomach, it] can be avoided if the aspirin tablet is given a coating that will not dissolve until the tablet reaches the intestine. </p>
<p>A. the same
B. The irritation of the stomach caused by aspirin
C. The fact that aspirin causes irritation of the stomach
D. Aspirin causes stomach irritation, although it
E. Aspirin irritates the stomach, which</p>
<p>A is not specific enough, what is the thing that can be avoided? is it the stomach that can be avoided or the aspirin that can be avoided? kinda vague. Whereas B, the "irritation" **of the stomach<a href="prep%20phrase">/b</a> caused by aspirin can be avoided . . . etc. </p>
<p>A) asprin can be avoided? or stomach can be avoided? none works.
B) IRRITATION can be avoided.
C) Fact can be avoided if tablet is coated? Facts are facts.
D) Asprin can be avoided
E) Stomach can be avoided</p>