What is wrong with the following sentence? "Having stalled for two days,the assignment was now late."
A)It lacks parallelism.
B)It contains a dangling modifier.
C)It contains an awkward pointer.
D)It contains hedging.
E)It contains a dependent clause.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence contains a dangling modifier. "Having stalled for two days" modifies the subject, but the subject ("the assignment") cannot stall. It is unclear who or what stalled for two days. The sentence could be revised to say, "After stalling for two days, I now realize the assignment is late."

What Is Wrong with the Following Sentence? "Having Stalled for Two