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 documentary, aiming to highlight the plight of endangered species, was narrated by a well-known environmentalist."

• A. was narrated by a well-known environmentalist aiming to highlight the plight of endangered species
• B. which was narrated by a well-known environmentalist, aimed to highlight the plight of endangered species
• C. aimed to highlight the plight of endangered species and was narrated
• D. narrated by a well-known environmentalist, aimed to highlight the plight of endangered species

Hint:

Place modifiers close to what they describe
Avoid ambiguity in sentences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: This question tests modifier placement. The phrase “aiming to highlight…” should correctly describe the documentary, not the environmentalist.

Step 1: Identify the error.
In the given sentence, the modifier placement creates ambiguity—it may incorrectly suggest that the environmentalist is aiming to highlight the plight.

Step 2: Fix the structure.
We must ensure that the phrase “aiming to highlight…” clearly relates to the documentary.

Step 3: Check options.

• (A) Grammatically correct and meaningful $\checkmark$
• (B) Incorrect tense structure $\times$
• (C) Awkward and incomplete structure $\times$
• (D) Incorrect modifier placement $\times$

Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (A).