(A) wings, shaped so smoothly and perfectly
(B) wings, wings so smooth and so perfectly shaped
(C) wings that are shaped so smooth and perfect
(D) wings, shaped in such a smooth and perfect manner
(E) wings, wings having been shaped smoothly and perfectly so
Solution:
Pronouns
After coma, “wings” is required because pronoun “them” is present towards the end of the sentence.
For pronoun “them” a clear antecedent is needed. This antecedent will be “wings” which must be placed after coma.
Hence, A, C, and D are incorrect. Moreover in C, instead of adverbs (smoothly and perfectly) adjectives (smooth and perfect) have been used.
Furthermore in D, “smooth and perfect manner” mean “smoothly and perfectly” hence, D is wordier by one word than the sentence was required.
E is wordy.
B is the best choice.
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