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Difficulty: MediumAdjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

Which of the following sentences correctly avoids a dangling modifier?

  1. A
    After analyzing the network diagnostic reports, the core routers were upgraded by the chief technician.
  2. After analyzing the network diagnostic reports, the chief technician upgraded the core routers.Answer
  3. C
    After analyzing the network diagnostic reports, the upgrade was carried out complimentary to the main server installation.
  4. D
    After analyzing the network diagnostic reports, the technician executed the repairs exceptional well.

Answer

The sentence 'After analyzing the network diagnostic reports, the chief technician upgraded the core routers.' correctly avoids a dangling modifier.
The introductory participial phrase 'After analyzing the network diagnostic reports' describes an action performed by an individual. Placing 'the chief technician' directly after the comma establishes a clear and grammatically correct connection between the modifier and its logical subject.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the introductory modifier in the sentence
The phrase 'After analyzing the network diagnostic reports' is a participial modifier requiring an agent capable of performing the action of analyzing.
Participial modifiers must modify the noun phrase that directly follows them.
2
Evaluate the main clause subjects in each option
In the correct sentence, 'the chief technician' is the immediate subject following the comma, which logically pairs with 'analyzing'.
An inanimate object like 'the core routers' or an abstract concept like 'the upgrade' cannot perform the action of analyzing reports.
3
Verify modifier agreement and vocabulary correctness
The proper adverbial modification and accurate word choices are maintained without grammatical errors or homophone confusions.
Ensures the chosen option satisfies all syntactic and lexical constraints.

Key Concept

Dangling Modifiers and Modifier Placement
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

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