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Example Question #1 : Identifying Modifier Placement Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
The local coffeeshop’s sudden surge in popularity was largely attributed to them redecorating shark-themed. No error
Possible Answers:
largely
No error
surge in popularity
The local coffeeshop's
them redecorating shark-themed
Correct answer:
them redecorating shark-themed
Explanation:
The last phrase in this sentence is phrased awkwardly. Changing it to an adjective-noun combination makes the sentence run much more smoothly: "The local coffeeshop’s sudden surge in popularity was largely attributed to their shark-themed redecoration."
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