Question

misplaced modifiers and related errors. the phrase rube goldberg machine entered the english language as a descriptor for any needlessly complicated system or solution. taking a gentle jab at modern life and the increasing complexity of technology, rubes creations mocked everything from bureaucracy to inefficient processes. today, the spirit of rubes work lives on in various forms, from science - fair projects and television commercials to international competitions that challenge entrants to build their own rube goldberg devices. local meetups and online chat groups allow rube goldberg enthusiasts to exchange ideas, where participants vie for the most complex ideas for the next best. which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? a) no change b) in online chat groups and local meetups, ideas are exchanged by rube goldberg enthusiasts. c) rube goldberg enthusiasts exchange ideas in online chat groups and at local meetups. d) the exchange of ideas between rube goldberg enthusiasts in what online chat groups and local meetups allow.

Explanation:

The original sentence has a less direct structure. Option C rephrases to active voice, making "Rube Goldberg enthusiasts" the subject, which is grammatically correct and clearer.

Answer:

C. Rube Goldberg enthusiasts exchange ideas in online chat groups and at local meetings.