Question

    Each of the following sentences has been divided into

    five parts (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e). One of these parts may contain a grammatical or idiomatic error. Identify the part that contains the error. If there is no error, choose option (e). Having completed the review process (a), the revised guidelines, were circulated (b) to regional offices (c), for immediate implementation (d). No error (e)
    A a Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E e Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Detailed Explanation: • This is a Dangling Participle error. • Introductory phrase: Having completed the review process • Logical subject should be a person or authority, but the subject is: the revised guidelines  (cannot complete a review) • Correct structure: Having completed the review process, the department circulated the revised guidelines… • Error lies in part (b).

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