Multiple choice

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

These happenings will continue greatly to influence the coming events.

  1. these

  2. will continue

  3. greatly to

  4. the
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Type of error: misplaced modifier. A modifier is usually placed before the word it modifies, without using the preposition in between. The correct usage shall be 'to greatly influence'.

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