For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier
-The sailor scanned the horizon. The sailor sighted land.
A) The sailor sighted land scanning the horizon.
B) Scanning the horizon, the sailor sighted land.

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Using the -ING modifier "scanning the horizon" at the beginning of the sentence creates a dependent clause that sets the context for the independent clause "the sailor sighted land." This makes the sentence more clear and easier to understand. Option A is incorrect because it suggests that the sailor sighted land while actively scanning the horizon, which is not logical.

For Each of the Following Pairs of Sentences, Select the Answer