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Difficulty: MediumMisplaced and Dangling Modifiers

To avoid a dangling modifier, complete the sentence by filling in the blank with either the pronoun 'I' or the noun phrase 'the telescope' to establish a logical subject for the introductory phrase:

Answer:To obtain a clearer view of the distant nebula, 【I】 adjusted the focal length of the telescope.

Answer

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The pronoun 'I' is correct because it provides a logical subject ('I') for the introductory modifying phrase 'To obtain a clearer view of the distant nebula.' A person is capable of performing the action of obtaining a view.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the introductory modifying phrase 'To obtain a clearer view of the distant nebula' to determine what action is occurring.
The action is the act of obtaining a clearer view of the nebula.
This establishes what entity the modifier must logically describe.
2
Evaluate the two choices, 'I' and 'the telescope', to see which one can logically perform the action of obtaining a view.
A person ('I') can look through a telescope to obtain a view, whereas the telescope itself cannot perform this action.
Choosing the correct subject avoids a dangling modifier and ensures logical sentence structure.

Key Concept

An introductory modifying phrase must logically describe the subject of the main clause that immediately follows it.
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Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

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