Multiple choice

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Although not quite as liquid an investment as a money-market account, financial experts recommend a certificate of deposit for its high yield.

  1. Although not quite as liquid an investment as

  2. Although it is not quite as liquid an investment as

  3. While not being quite as liquid an investment as

  4. While it is not quite as liquid as an investment

  5. Although not quite liquid an investment as
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for (1): The sentence has a misplaced modifier as what is not quite as liquid is not answered.

Justification for (2): The sentence has a misplaced modifier as what is not quite as liquid is not answered. Option (2), clarifies by the use of 'it' for the certificate of deposit.

Explanation for (3): The option fails to correct the error of misplaced modifier.
Explanation for (4): The option fails to correct the error of misplaced modifier. Explanation for (5): The option fails to correct the error of misplaced modifier.

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