(A) the idea of penitentiaries were reforms of the penal system by Quakers
(B) penitentiaries were ideas for reform of the penal system suggested by Quakers
(C) Quakers suggested the penitentiary as a reform of the penal system
(D) Quakers suggested that the penal system be reformed as penitentiaries
(E) the penitentiary was suggested to be a reform of the penal system by Quakers
Solution:
Modifiers
“Repelled by…” must modify “Quakers”. Hence, “Quakers”, must come after coma.
Therefore, A, B, and E are eliminated.
The phrasing of D suggests that “the penal system” is reformed which is illogical.
Hence, C is the best choice.
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