Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as (I) I have only finished two novels. (II) I have finished only two novels.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Case of dangling modifier. Sentence 1 implies that I have done nothing else than completing the two novels. This is wrong expression. Sentence 2 implies that 'I have completed no more than two novels'. This is the correct expression.

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