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Zorluk: Çok zorAdjective and Adverb Usage

During the annual research symposium, the chemistry department presented findings that were highly controversial. Working tireless to complete the project, their results were compared to the other group, which led to a heated debate among the board members.

Which choice most clearly and correctly constructs this sentence?

  1. A
    Working tireless to complete the project, their results were compared to the other group
  2. Working tirelessly to complete the project, the researchers compared their results to those of the other groupCevap
  3. C
    Working tirelessly to complete the project, they're results were compared to those of the other group
  4. D
    Working tirelessly to complete the project, their results were compared to the other group

Cevap

The correct option uses the adverb 'tirelessly' to modify the participle 'Working,' establishes 'the researchers' as the logical subject to resolve the dangling modifier, and uses 'those of' to create a logical comparison between results.
The correct option correctly uses the adverb 'tirelessly' to modify the verbal participle 'Working.' It also corrects the dangling modifier by introducing 'the researchers' as the logical subject performing the action of working. Finally, it corrects the illogical comparison by comparing the researchers' 'results' to 'those' (representing the results) of the other group, rather than comparing results directly to the group itself.

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1
Identify the word modifying the verbal participle 'Working' at the start of the sentence.
The adjective 'tireless' is incorrect because it modifies a verb form; it must be changed to the adverb 'tirelessly'.
Adverbs, not adjectives, must be used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs (including participles like 'Working').
2
Analyze the subject of the main clause to ensure there is no dangling modifier.
The introductory participle 'Working' must describe the subject of the main clause. In the original sentence, the subject is 'their results,' which cannot work. The subject must be changed to a logical noun, such as 'the researchers'.
An introductory participial phrase must modify the subject of the main clause that immediately follows it to avoid a dangling modifier.
3
Evaluate the comparison at the end of the sentence for logical consistency.
Comparing 'results' directly to 'the other group' is illogical. The sentence must compare 'results' to 'those' (the results) of the other group.
Comparisons must compare like things; a group's findings or results cannot be compared directly to the group itself.

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Adjective and adverb usage with participles, resolving dangling modifiers, and maintaining logical comparisons.
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Adjective and Adverb Usage

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