Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If no part has an error, select option 5.

  1. Sensing the work load on students these days,

  2. the eight-hour day not only has been reduced

  3. to one of six hours but also in some lines of work,

  4. to one of four or even three.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

If the modifying clause (Sensing the work load on students these days) does not contain a subject, the modified clause will begin with the subject (who might have sensed - the principal). Part (2) has to be rephrased as “the principal has not only reduced the eight-hour day…”

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