Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) On entering the room, (B) she was found (C) hanging from (D) the ceiling. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Part A is incorrect and hence, the right option. This shows the case of a dangling modifier. In the modifying phrase, the subject is missing. The correct phrase should be 'on our entering the room'.

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