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Kikoku

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Choose the option that corrects the following misplaced modifier: While walking
  on the beach, the flip flops kicked sand onto the back of my wet legs.
 
  a) While walking on the beach, I felt my flip flops kick sand onto the back of
  my wet legs.
  b) While walking on the beach, sand was kicked onto the backs of my wet
  legs.
  c) While I was walking on the beach, my flip flops kicked sand on the backs
  of my wet legs.

Question 2

Which sentence is correct, clear, and concise?
 
  A) The senior citizen's principal mood was one of irritation.
  B) The octogenarian experienced constant irritation about the limitations of his
  mental ability.
  C) The old man was usually irritable.
  D) The elderly person's predominant mental condition was one of extreme
  irritation.



mceravolo

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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