Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world it can be seen that they are spontaneous.

  1. Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world it can be seen

  2. Having observed the changes in economy sweeping through the world, it can be seen

  3. Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world can be seen

  4. Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world we can see

  5. It can be seen observing the changes in economy sweeping away the world
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The original sentence bears error of dangling modifier. It is not clear 'who can see' and 'who is observing'. This option corrects the error by introducing the subject 'we'.

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