Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Choose the correct option.
A consummate gentleman, Stefan’s etiquette and social grace was unmatched.
A . Stefan’s etiquette and social grace was unmatched.
B . Stefan’s etiquette and social grace were unmatched.
C . Stefan’s etiquette as well as his social grace were unmatched.
D . Stefan possessed unmatched etiquette and social grace.
E . Stefan’s social grace was matched only by his etiquette.
Answer: D
Explanation:
“Stefan’s etiquette and social grace was unmatched”, “Stefan’s etiquette and social grace were unmatched”, “Stefan’s etiquette as well as his social grace were unmatched”, and “Stefan’s social grace was matched only by his etiquette” are all dangling modifiers. Choice “Stefan’s etiquette and social grace was unmatched” has a verb agreement problem, too.
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