Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the underlined part). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

The manager delegated to each of his juniors, who was an effective administrator too, a task commensurate to his strength.

  1. The manager delegated to each of his juniors, who was an effective administrator too

  2. The manager, who was an effective administrator too, delegated to each of his juniors

  3. The manager was an effective administrator too, and delegated to each of his juniors

  4. The manager was an effective administrator too, who delegated to each of his juniors

  5. The manager was an effective administrator, who delegated each of his juniors
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Error of misplaced modifier. (2) clarifies who was an effective manager.

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