Question
In which sentence is the modifying phrase placed incorrectly? (1 point)
A To accomplish her goal, Ana needs to wash the dishes, clean her room, and vacuum the living room rug.
B If the the dishes are not washed, Ana will not receive her weekly allowance.
C Before she leave for school, Ana needs to wash the dishes.
D Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Shoe Empire.
A To accomplish her goal, Ana needs to wash the dishes, clean her room, and vacuum the living room rug.
B If the the dishes are not washed, Ana will not receive her weekly allowance.
C Before she leave for school, Ana needs to wash the dishes.
D Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Shoe Empire.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The sentence with the incorrectly placed modifying phrase is:
**C Before she leave for school, Ana needs to wash the dishes.**
It should be corrected to "Before she leaves for school, Ana needs to wash the dishes." The modifying phrase "Before she leaves for school" should be used with the correct verb form, "leaves," instead of "leave."
**C Before she leave for school, Ana needs to wash the dishes.**
It should be corrected to "Before she leaves for school, Ana needs to wash the dishes." The modifying phrase "Before she leaves for school" should be used with the correct verb form, "leaves," instead of "leave."