Exhausted from the long journey, _______.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
sleep came easily to the travelers
B
the hotel offered comfortable beds to the travelers
C
it was a relief for the travelers to rest
D
the travelers welcomed the chance to rest
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. This question tests dangling modifier correction.
- Context clues: "Exhausted from the long journey" must modify whatever follows.
- Meaning: Only people (travelers) can be exhausted.
- Verify: "Exhausted from the long journey, the travelers welcomed" correctly shows who was exhausted.
💡 Strategy: The subject immediately after a modifying phrase must be what that phrase describes.
Choice A is incorrect because "sleep" cannot be exhausted. Choice B is incorrect because "the hotel" cannot be exhausted. Choice C is incorrect because "it" is ambiguous and not what was exhausted.