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.

Having passed the examination, the college awarded him the best student medal.

  1. the college awarded him the best student medal.

  2. the college awarded him best student medal.

  3. he was awarded the best student medal by the college.

  4. the best student medal of the college was awarded to him.

  5. he awarded by the college the best student medal.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

It is not clear who passed the examination, the college or the student? 'The college' is placed near 'the examination'. It gives an impression that the college has passed the examination. So, an appropriate subject is required to rectify the error. This option corrects the error of dangling modifier. 'He' has passed the examination and not 'the college'.

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