Standard English ConventionsVery hardDangling modifier with a gerund phrase
Standard English Conventions practice question
After reviewing the applications, ____
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. the panel shortlisted six candidates.Correct
- B. six candidates were shortlisted.
- C. the shortlist had six candidates on it.
- D. six candidates made the shortlist.
Answer: A. the panel shortlisted six candidates.
Whoever reviewed the applications must be the subject: the panel.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. six candidates were shortlisted.
- Makes the candidates the reviewers.
- C. the shortlist had six candidates on it.
- Makes the shortlist the reviewer.
- D. six candidates made the shortlist.
- Makes the candidates the reviewers.
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