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.

Before considering a candidate for the post of sub-editor, he must have a degree in journalism.

  1. Before considering a candidate for the post of sub-editor, he must have

  2. To consider a candidate for the post of sub-editor, he must have

  3. We will not consider a candidate for the post of sub-editor, if he does not have

  4. We will not consider a candidate for the post of sub-editor, without having

  5. Before considering a candidate for the post of sub-editor, one should have

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The original sentence bears error of modifier. The ambiguity is: who will consider a candidate for the post of sub-editor. This option rectifies the error by inserting a subject 'we'.

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