The commission proposed that funding for the park’s development, which could be open to the public early next year, is obtained through a local bond issue.
A. that funding for the park’s development, which could be open to the public early next year, is
B. that funding for development of the park, which could be open to the public early next year, be
C. funding for the development of the park, perhaps open to the public early next year, to be
D. funds for the park’s development, perhaps open to the public early next year, be
E. development funding for the park, which could be open to the public early next year, is to be
In-depth Explanation and Correct Answer Below (so you don’t see it while reviewing the question)
The commission proposed that funding for… Explanation
The commission proposed that funding for the park’s development, which could be open to the public early next year, is obtained through a local bond issue.
(A) that funding for the park’s development, which could be open to the public early next year, is
It’s not the “park’s development, which could be open”
(B) that funding for development of the park, which could be open to the public early next year, be
(C) funding for the development of the park, perhaps open to the public early next year, to be
Proposed funding TO BE is off. The meaning drifts. They’re recommending funding be obtained through a bond issue. But this option doesn’t make that clear. It almost seems that they already have the funding.
(D) funds for the park’s development, perhaps open to the public early next year, be
It’s not the “park’s development, perhaps open to the public”
(E) development funding for the park, which could be open to the public early next year, is to be
Proposed THAT. Take out the modifier in the middle and the awkwardness should be more clear.
Correct Answer: B
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