Multiple choice

Directions In the given question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given three alternatives for the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as (4)

On her way home, Jane found a gold man's watch.

  1. gold men watch

  2. man's gold watch

  3. watch of gold

  4. No improvement

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

 A case of misplaced modifier. The modifier 'gold' should be placed before the word it modifies, i.e 'watch'.