Question
Type of sentence: To keep your files in order, the filing rules must be learned. (A) Properly constructed (B) Lacks parallel parts (C) Dangler (D) Misplaced part. I believe it to be (A)?
Answers
Reed
I agree that the sentence (and the other one you posted) are proper or at least acceptable. There is some dispute among grammarians, however.
A better way to write the sentence would be "Filing rules must be learned to keep your files in order."
A better way to write the sentence would be "Filing rules must be learned to keep your files in order."
Writeacher
Reed's sentence is far better than the original!
Mei
Maybe D) misplaced parts?
roe
A is wrong
Ah
D is wrong
Sweetman
The answer is C dangler