Question

Read the sentence.

Despite it winning awards in six countries, the ticket sales lagged for the action film.

Which option best revises the sentence to correct the misplaced modifier?


Despite winning awards, the ticket sales for the action film lagged in six countries.

Ticket sales lagged for the action film, despite its winning awards in six countries.

The ticket sales, despite winning awards in six countries, lagged for the action film.

The action film's ticket sales lagged despite winning awards in six countries.

Answer 1

Ticket sales lagged for the action film, despite its winning awards in six countries.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

B. Ticket sales lagged for the action film, despite its winning awards in six countries.

The other options suggest the ticket/ticket sales were what won awards, not the movie itself.