Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence given below may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5), (1) being a restatement of the sentence. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the sentence.

Being a convict of fodder scam, resignation from the post was expected from him.

  1. Being a convict of fodder scam, resignations from the post was expected from him.

  2. He being a convict of fodder scam, resignation from the post was expected from him.

  3. Being a convict of fodder scam, he expected to resign from the post.

  4. Being a convict of fodder scam, he was expected to resign from the post.

  5. Being convict of fodder scam, he had been expected to resign from the post.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Corrects the error of modifier. In the given sentence, being a convict of fodder scam is modifying, 'the resignation' 'from the post'.