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AssignmentMultiple Choice

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Question 7 • *CR Speech (ELECTIVE, 1 semester, E6001OX)

Which statement has correctly placed the modifier?

Answer
A
Planning to go to town, the parade blocked my way.
B
Planning to go to town, I was blocked by the parade.
C
To go to town, I was planning the parade that blocked my way.
D
The parade, planning to go to town, blocked my way.

Explanation

The phrase “Planning to go to town” should describe the person who is planning to go. In choice B, “I” is the subject of the sentence, so the modifier clearly refers to the person who was blocked by the parade. In choice A, the parade appears to be planning to go to town, which is illogical.

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