Which answer is the correct way to fix the following sentence? Slipping on the wet sidewalk, the keys fell from Amaury’s pocket.
A. When Amaury slipped on the wet sidewalk, the keys fell from his pocket. B. Slipping on the wet sidewalk the keys, fell from Amaury’s pocket. C. When Amaury slipped on the wet sidewalk the keys fell from his pocket. D. Slipped on the wet sidewalk, the keys fell from Amaury’s pocket.
A. When Amaury slipped on the wet sidewalk, the keys fell from his pocket.
Explanation:
The original sentence contains a misplaced modifier, which makes the sentence confusing or ambiguous. In that respect, in it unclear whether the phrase <em>slipping on the wet sidewalk</em> refers to the keys or to Amaury. As a consequence, the sentence should be corrected by locating the modifier closer to the noun it intends to modify.
They are both worried about standing out and being embarrassed.
Explanation:
Annie expresses that she is worried about being judged and so does Ethan. They both state that they don't want to stand out because they are afraid of being judged and made-fun of.
The answer is: [A]: simple. ___________________________ The sentence given: ___________________ "<span>South Africa is the wealthiest and most powerful country of the region." ______________________ is a simple sentence.</span>
