Writing to strip away the non-essential and focus on raw truth, _________
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Ernest Hemingway crafted a distinctively minimalist style.
B
a distinctively minimalist style was crafted by Ernest Hemingway.
C
both a minimalist style and raw truth were combined by Hemingway.
D
Hemingway's style was distinctively minimalist.
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. "Ernest Hemingway" is the logical subject modified by "Writing to strip away..."
Choice B is incorrect because "a style" creates a dangling modifier. Choice C is incorrect because "both" creates a dangling modifier. Choice D is incorrect because "Hemingway's style" creates a dangling modifier.