Directions: From each of the following pairs of sentences select the one that is clearer and choose its letter in the space at the left. 請從以下各題組句挑選較清楚的(沒有錯置的修飾語的)單句,並在左邊選其所代表的字母。
A. If broiled medium-rare, your quest will enjoy this steak immensely. B. If this steak is broiled medium-rare, your quest will enjoy it immensely.
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B
A. Being the parents of four active children, our washing machine and dryer get a real workout. B. Being the parents of four active children, we give our washing machine and dryer a real workout.
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B
A. Approaching the summit of Cayuse Pass, mixed hail and snow pelted us. B. As we approached the summit of Cayuse Pass, mixed hail and snow pelted us.
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B
A. Following Fairlane Avenue to East 47th Street, there should be only light traffic. B. If you follow Fairlane Avenue to East 47th Street, there should be only light traffic.
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B
A. In attempting to enter a leading medical college, one can expect stiff competition. B. In attempting to enter a leading medical college, stiff competition can be expected.
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B
A. Upon hearing the jury’s verdict, Betty’s face turned pale. B. Upon hearing the jury’s verdict, Betty turned pale.
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B
A. If unable to attend the meeting, a telephone call to my secretary will be appreciated. B. If unable to attend the meeting, please call my secretary.
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B
A. Two neighborhood boys have done my lawn work since breaking my ankle. B. Two neighborhood boys have done my lawn work since I broke my ankle.
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A. Poorly typed and hastily proofread, my theme contained several glaring errors. B. Poorly typed and hastily proofread, there were several glaring errors in my theme.
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A. When I was still in grade school, my parents decided to move to Alaska. B. When still in grade school, my parents decided to move to Alaska.