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Question 89

In each transformation, the named person must remain the topic. Which sentence fails that focus requirement, although its grammar may still be standard?

  1. A priority pass was issued to Leila after registration.Correct answer
  2. Jon was lent a field compass for the survey.
  3. Priya was taught a new breathing exercise.
  4. Omar was promised a quieter workspace.

Explanation

A priority pass was issued to Leila makes the pass the subject, so it does not preserve Leila as the stated topic. The construction itself is standard; the defect is its mismatch with the explicit focus premise, not its grammar.

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