(A) She was a child prodigy, and Clara Schumann
(B) A child prodigy, Clara Schumann
(C) Child prodigy that she was, Clara Schumann
(D) Clara Schumann has been a child prodigy, and she
(E) Being a child prodigy, Clara Schumann
Solution:
Modifiers
In A, “child prodigy” and “Clara Schumann” seem to be different persons. Moreover, antecedent of the pronoun “she” is unclear.
In B, “A child prodigy” correctly modifies “Clara Schumann” and hence, B is the best choice. It is concise too.
C is awkward.
D is wordy.
In E, “Being” is redundant here.
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