<p>The newspaper reported that having the increase in the minimum wage, many people are still having trouble making ends meet. No error</p>
<p>Hi, I don't understand this question ...
Collegeboard says that "having ..." is a participial phrase that incorrectly modifies "the newspaper". I can't figure out how "having ..." can modify the subject "newspaper." They are separated by the word "reported that" ???</p>
<p>In order to modify "newspaper," "having" must be placed as in this sentence:
The newspaper, having the increase in the minimum wage, reported that, many people are still having trouble making ends meet.</p>
<p>What do you think ?</p>
<p>I do not understand their explanation, but in my opinion, if you replace having with despite, the sentence makes sense. As it is, it is not clear what they mean with it. So the error occurs at having.</p>
<p>I am not sure but I think it is trying to say that "the newspaper" became the one who increased the min. wage while in fact it only REPORTED about the min. wage being increased.
So I think it modifies "the newspaper" in that way?</p>
<p>"having" modifies "newspaper" so it would not be correct :(
I think whatever CB says is correct > < Their iron judgment sucks sometimes sigh</p>
<p>The explanation is confusing but "having" is plainly the wrong word there.</p>
<p>Thank you everyone</p>