<p>The survey showed that most shoppers who drive prefer the mall more than downtown stores simply because finding parking is less difficult at the mall.</p>
<p>More than is the answer. I know it sounds off, but can someone explain to me, grammatically, what is wrong with that phrase?</p>
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<p>Unfortunately, the opening of the new library complex, previously scheduled for next September, would be delayed for several months because of construction difficulties. </p>
<p>Would be is the answer. Is it because it should be will be?</p>
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<p>Serving as either business tools or recreational devices, computers, they are increasingly popular.</p>
<p>[A]. computers, they are increasingly popular
**. their popularity has increased
[C]. they have become more popular
[D]. computers are increasingly popular
[E]. computers, they are popular</p>
<p>[D]. is the answer. Can someone explain to me why C is wrong and D is right?</p>
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<p>The Basque language, possibly one of Europe's oldest, whose origins are hotly debated.</p>
<p>[A]. The Basque language, possibly one of Europe's oldest, whose origins are hotly debated.
**. The Basque language, possibly one of Europe's oldest, its origins are hotly debated.
[C]. Possibly one of Europe's oldest languages, the origins of Basque are hotly debated.
[D]. The origins of the Basque language, possibly one of Europe's oldest, are hotly debated.
[E]. Basque is hotly debated as a language whose origins are possibly Europe's oldest.</p>
<p>The correct answer is [D]. Is C wrong because the modifier is in the wrong place? Is the modifier in the right place for D? It sounds kind of awkward.</p>