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Which statement has a correctly placed modifier?
Your deadline is nearly approaching; you have 20 minutes.
You have 20 minutes; your nearly deadline is approaching.
Your deadline is approaching; you have nearly 20 minutes.
Your nearly deadline is approaching; you have 20 minutes.
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"Your deadline is approaching; you have nearly 20 minutes." (the third sentence)
Explanation: "nearly" correctly modifies the amount of time ("20 minutes"). In the others, "nearly" is awkwardly attached to "deadline" or "approaching," creating incorrect or unclear meaning.
Explanation: "nearly" correctly modifies the amount of time ("20 minutes"). In the others, "nearly" is awkwardly attached to "deadline" or "approaching," creating incorrect or unclear meaning.
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