Known as the "First Lady of the Air," ______.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Amelia Earhart was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
B
the Atlantic Ocean was flown across solo by Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to do so.
C
it was Amelia Earhart who was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
D
flying solo across the Atlantic Ocean was a feat accomplished by Amelia Earhart.
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The introductory phrase "Known as the 'First Lady of the Air'" is a modifier describing a person. To avoid a dangling modifier, the subject "Amelia Earhart" must immediately follow the comma.