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Difficulty: EasySubject-Modifier Agreement

Although many people associate lavender primarily with modern aromatherapy, its cultivation dates back over two thousand years. Known for its sweet scent and vibrant purple flowers, _______

Which choice completes the passage so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. lavender is cultivated by gardeners around the world.Answer
  2. B
    gardeners around the world cultivate lavender for various uses.
  3. C
    the cultivation of lavender is common among gardeners worldwide.
  4. D
    cultivating lavender is a common practice for gardeners worldwide.

Answer

lavender is cultivated by gardeners around the world.
The introductory phrase 'Known for its sweet scent and vibrant purple flowers' is a modifier that must logically describe the noun 'lavender'. The correct option is the only choice that places 'lavender' immediately after the comma, ensuring correct subject-modifier agreement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the introductory modifying phrase and its logical subject.
The modifying phrase is 'Known for its sweet scent and vibrant purple flowers'. The logical subject being described is the plant 'lavender'.
According to English grammar rules, an introductory modifying phrase must be immediately followed by the noun it modifies.
2
Evaluate the choices to see which one begins with the logical subject.
Only the option beginning with 'lavender' places the correct subject immediately after the modifier.
Other choices place 'gardeners', 'the cultivation of lavender', or 'cultivating lavender' directly after the comma, creating dangling or misplaced modifiers.

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Subject-Modifier Agreement
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