The best way to ensure that a piece of writing is clear is to carefully consider its structure. For example, it is important to use transitions to connect ideas and to use parallel structure to create a sense of balance. Additionally, it is important to avoid using unnecessary words and phrases. The following sentence demonstrates one way to make a piece of writing more concise, and it also demonstrates one way to ensure that the sentence has a clear and logical structure. The author, which is a well-known writer, is currently working on a new novel.
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","rationale_html":"The underlined portion of the sentence is a misplaced modifier because the phrase "which is a well-known writer" doesn't clearly modify the noun "author." The phrase should be placed immediately after the noun "author." Choice C is the only choice that places the phrase in the correct position. Choice A is incorrect because the pronoun "who" should be used to refer to a person, not a thing. Choice B is incorrect because the participial phrase "being a well-known writer" is not grammatically correct in this context. Choice D is incorrect because the pronoun "whom" should be used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition, not the subject of a clause.
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