Which sentence follows standard rules regarding the positioning of adverbs like 'only' to convey exact meaning?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The laboratory allows students to enter only during scheduled class periods.
- Step 1: Modifiers should be placed directly adjacent to the words they modify. Step 2. 'Only during scheduled class periods' correctly limits the timeframe. Answer: The laboratory allows students to enter only during scheduled class periods. Why not the others: In C, only the lab (no other building) allows entry; in D, only students (no teachers) may enter.
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