A part of the following sentence is underlined. Choose the option that can replace the underlined part to improve the sentence. If you feel Options A, B, or C do not improve the sentence, then choose Option D: 'No improvement required.'
The employees, having completing the rigorous training program, felt well prepared for the upcoming challenges.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The original sentence contains a grammatical error known as a dangling modifier or a misplaced participle. The participial phrase 'having completing the rigorous training program' is intended to modify 'the employees,' but the current structure makes the phrase grammatically awkward and slightly confusing.
Option C correctly places the participial phrase at the beginning of the sentence, immediately followed by the noun it modifies, 'the employees.' This structure is grammatically sound and clearly conveys that the employees are the ones who completed the training program.