College of Admission Tests Multan

Dangling or Misplaced Modifier

Solve the question of and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.

Question: 5

Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow for us.

  • Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow for us.
  • Our being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow.
  • Being abandoned by our friends, we feel great sorrow.
  • Abandoned by our friends, sorrow is the result.
  • We feel great sorrow when our friends abandon us.

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Correct Answer: E

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The constructions using being are awkward and wordy. Answer D is an example of a dangling modifier. Only Answer E is clear, and in the active voice throughout.