Task 3

Error correction (dangling participles)

Найдите и исправьте ошибку. Если ошибки нет — CORRECT

  1. Having finished the experiment, the results were published.
  2. Walking into the room, the lights were turned on automatically.
  3. Influenced by social media, the decision was criticised widely.
  4. Knowing the risks, the project was approved anyway.
  5. Having analysed the data, several conclusions were drawn.
  6. While working late, an error was discovered.
  7. Faced with increasing pressure, the company revised its strategy.
  8. After reviewing the evidence, the verdict was announced.
  9. Having been warned about the delay, the meeting was postponed.
  10. While acknowledging the limitations, the study provides valuable insights.
Answers
  1. ❌ Having finished the experiment, the researchers published the results.
  2. ❌ Walking into the room, I noticed the lights were turned on automatically.
  3. ✔ CORRECT
  4. ❌ Knowing the risks, the committee approved the project anyway.
  5. ❌ Having analysed the data, the researchers drew several conclusions.
  6. ❌ While working late, she discovered an error.
  7. ✔ CORRECT
  8. ❌ After reviewing the evidence, the jury announced the verdict.
  9. ✔ CORRECT (passive, same subject)
  10. ✔ CORRECT