Having been thoroughly vetted by multiple industry experts, the committee approved the controversial proposal.

A Having been thoroughly vetted by multiple industry experts, the committee approved the controversial proposal.

B The controversial proposal, having been thoroughly vetted by multiple industry experts, was approved by the committee.

C Thoroughly vetted by multiple industry experts, the committee approved the controversial proposal.

D The committee approved the controversial proposal, having been thoroughly vetted by multiple industry experts.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The participial phrase 'Having been thoroughly vetted...' modifies the noun immediately following it. As written, it incorrectly implies the committee was vetted. Option B correctly places the modifier next to 'The controversial proposal,' which was actually vetted.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Having been thoroughly vetted by multiple industry experts, the committee approved the controversial proposal." is Option B: The controversial proposal, having been thoroughly vetted by multiple industry experts, was approved by the committee..

The other options — A) Having been thoroughly vetted by multiple industry experts, the committee approved the controversial proposal., C) Thoroughly vetted by multiple industry experts, the committee approved the controversial proposal., D) The committee approved the controversial proposal, having been thoroughly vetted by multiple industry experts. — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: The participial phrase 'Having been thoroughly vetted...' modifies the noun immediately following it. As written, it incorrectly implies the committee was vetted. Option B correctly places the modifi…

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Having been thoroughly vetted by multiple industry experts, the committee approved the controversial proposal.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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