Which sentence is free from error?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Having finished the report, she sent it to the director.
- Step 1: The participle 'having finished' must refer to the subject of the main clause, 'she'. Answer: Having finished the report, she sent it to the director. Why not the others: Having finished the report, it was sent to the director by her., Having finished the report, the director was sent it. and Finishing the report, it was sent to the director. don't fit.
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