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Sentence Correction: Modifier Placement
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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.
Before considering a candidate for the post of sub-editor, he must have a degree in journalism.
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We will not consider a candidate for the post of sub-editor, if he does not have
💡 Explanation:
The 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'.