In 1453, English King Henry Vwe became unfit to rule after falling gravely ill. As a result, Parliament appointed Richard,

Question

In 1453, English King Henry Vwe became unfit to rule after falling gravely ill. As a result, Parliament appointed Richard, Third Duke of York, who had a strong claim to the English throne, to rule as Lord Protector. Upon recovering two years later, blank forcing an angered Richard from the royal court and precipitating a series of battles later known as the Wars of the Roses.

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

Accepted Answer

Choice A is the best answer. The convention being tested is subject-modifier placement. This choice ensures that the introductory phrase &ldquo;upon recovering two years later&rdquo; appears immediately before the noun it modifies (&ldquo;Henry&rdquo;), clearly establishing that Henry recovered two years later. Choice B is incorrect because it results in a dangling modifier. The placement of the noun phrase &ldquo;the reign of Henry&rdquo; immediately after the introductory phrase illogically suggests that the reign of Henry recovered two years later. Choice C is incorrect because it results in a dangling modifier. The placement of the noun phrase &ldquo;Henry&rsquo;s reign&rdquo; immediately after the introductory phrase illogically suggests that Henry&rsquo;s reign recovered two years later. Choice D is incorrect because it results in a dangling modifier. The placement of the function word &ldquo;it&rdquo; immediately after the introductory phrase illogically suggests that &ldquo;it&rdquo; recovered two years later.

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