Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 4/5

______ , the deadline for grant applications was extended by two weeks to accommodate additional submissions.

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

  • A

    After reviewing the high volume of inquiries

  • B

    Having reviewed the high volume of inquiries

  • C

    After the foundation reviewed the high volume of inquiries

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  • D

    Reviewing the high volume of inquiries

Explanation

The other options dangle: a "deadline" cannot review inquiries. Adding a clear subject ("the foundation") fixes the dangling modifier.

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