Multiple choice

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

The bitter cold is potentially life threatening to stranded motorists unless well-insulated with protective clothing.

  1. potentially

  2. to stranded

  3. unless well-insulated

  4. protective
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Type of error: Incorrect usage of modifier in the clause 'unless well insulated'. Nothing is clear that 'who or what' is/are 'well insulated'. A pronoun is needed for reference to the noun (motorists). The correct usage will be '….unless they are well-insulated………'.

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