Question

Direction: In each of the following sentences, the incorrect part of the sentence is underlined. Choose an alternative from the four given options so that the sentence is rendered correct.
"The teacher discussed the novel in the class that was recently published."

• A. that was recently published in the class
• B. in the class, which was recently published
• C. that the class was recently discussing
• D. that was recently published

Hint:

Modifiers should be placed near the word they describe
Avoid ambiguity like “class was published”.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: This question tests misplaced modifier and sentence clarity. The phrase “that was recently published” should logically refer to the novel, not the class.

Step 1: Identify the error.
“In the class that was recently published” incorrectly suggests that the class was published, which is illogical.

Step 2: Fix the modifier placement.
The clause “that was recently published” should directly describe the novel.

Step 3: Correct sentence.
\[ \text{The teacher discussed the novel that was recently published in the class.} \]

Step 4: Evaluate options.

• (A) Incorrect placement $\times$
• (B) Still modifies “class” $\times$
• (C) Grammatically incorrect $\times$
• (D) Correct placement $\checkmark$

Step 5: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (D).