The following sentence places the modifier in the correct location.
A) The company almost achieved a 25 percent increase in sales over last quarter.
B) The company achieved almost a 25 percent increase in sales over last quarter.

Question

The following sentence places the modifier in the correct location.​
A) ​The company almost achieved a 25 percent increase in sales over last quarter.
B) ​The company achieved almost a 25 percent increase in sales over last quarter.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In this sentence, the modifier "almost" modifies the degree of increase in sales. Placing "almost" immediately before the percentage (25 percent) clarifies this meaning. Therefore, option B is the better choice as it places the modifier in the correct location.

The Following Sentence Places the Modifier in the Correct Location