Famous for his dystopian novel 1984, _________
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Animal Farm was also written by George Orwell.
B
totalitarianism was a subject George Orwell warned against.
C
George Orwell warned against the dangers of totalitarianism.
D
the dangers of totalitarianism were warned against by George Orwell.
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. "George Orwell" is the logical subject modified by "Famous for his dystopian novel..."
Choice A is incorrect because "Animal Farm" creates a dangling modifier. Choice B is incorrect because "totalitarianism" creates a dangling modifier. Choice D is incorrect because "the dangers" creates a dangling modifier.