Problem: If "This book introduced Shakespeare to Ovid; it was a fine selection of his writing.", is "It was a fine selection of Ovid's writing." correct?

Answer: yes


Problem: If "Mama came over and sat down beside Alice. Gently she stroked her hair and let the child weep.", is "Mama stroked her hair and let the child weep." correct?

Answer: yes


Problem: If "The table won't fit through the doorway because it is too wide.", is "The doorway is too wide." correct?

Answer:
no