Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

Frustrated by the constant delays, ______ finally rewrote the project schedule to reflect realistic milestones.

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

  • A

    the project manager

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  • B

    rewriting was necessary

  • C

    it became clear that they

  • D

    the entire timeline

Explanation

The participial phrase "Frustrated by the constant delays" must modify a person. "The project manager" is the only logical subject capable of being frustrated.

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