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Zorluk: KolayMisplaced and Dangling Modifiers

Looking through the telescope, the rings of Saturn were clearly visible to the astronomer.

Which of the following versions of the underlined portion results in a grammatically correct sentence?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. the astronomer clearly saw the rings of SaturnCevap
  3. C
    the rings of Saturn, which were clearly visible to the astronomer
  4. D
    the astronomer saw the rings of Saturn clearly, they shone brightly in the night sky

Cevap

the astronomer clearly saw the rings of Saturn
The correct option resolves the dangling modifier by placing the logical subject—the astronomer—directly after the introductory phrase 'Looking through the telescope.' This makes it clear that the astronomer is the one looking through the telescope.

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1
Identify the introductory phrase and its logical subject.
The phrase 'Looking through the telescope' describes an action that must be performed by a person (the astronomer), not an inanimate object (the rings of Saturn).
Introductory participial phrases must modify the subject of the main clause that immediately follows them.
2
Evaluate the choices to find the one that places the correct subject immediately after the comma.
The phrasing starting with 'the astronomer' places the correct subject in the proper position. We must also verify that this option is grammatically correct and does not introduce other errors like comma splices or fragments.
This ensures the sentence is clear, logical, and grammatically sound.

Anahtar Kavram

Dangling Modifiers
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Konular

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

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