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Easy 1 Mark

English Sentence Correction & Common Errors

Choose the sentence with no modifier error.

A Covered in dust, Ahmed found the old book.

B Ahmed found the old book covered in dust.

C The old book, Ahmed found it covered in dust.

D Covered in dust, the old book was found by Ahmed who looked.

The phrase "covered in dust" correctly sits next to "the old book," which is what was actually dusty — not Ahmed.

Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Guide , Page 8

Place the modifying phrase right beside the noun it's actually describing.