Question

2.12

Read the following sentence and then answer the question:
Playing the flute solo, the cellist accidentally dropped his bow.
Which of the following is the best correction for the modifier in this sentence? (3 points)
The flute player was in the middle of her solo. When the cellist accidentally dropped his bow.
While the flute soloist played, the cellist accidentally dropped his bow.
When the cellist accidentally dropped his bow. The flute player was doing a solo.
Playing the flute solo, which was a big part of the performance, the cellist dropped his bow.

Answer 1

B. While the flute soloist played, the cellist accidentally dropped his bow.

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Answer 2

Playing the flute solo, which was a big part of the performance, the cellist dropped his bow.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is simply because it attracts the reader's attention and it shows a correct use and understanding of commas and complex sentences