_______, the committee approved the new guidelines.

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Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

After carefully reviewing all proposals

B

All proposals carefully reviewed

C

Carefully, all proposals reviewed

D

Reviewing carefully was done

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the best answer. The modifier must connect to "the committee."

Choice B is incorrect because it creates a dangling modifier. Choice C is incorrect because word order is wrong. Choice D is incorrect because it doesn't connect to "committee."