Resembling both a lion and a man, ancient Egyptians constructed the Sp

isn't the phrase " resembling it" implies that Egyptians constructed it to resemble sth, and thus went for C being concise than B and usage of correct modifier.

1. Resembling both a lion and
ing+comma modifies either the preceding clause or the the preceding noun. stated in this way, we can deduct that ancient egyptians resemble both a lion and a man. that is not correct.

2. Building it to resemble both a lion and
this choice changes the meaning of the sentence, which is the correct one. it removes the ambiguity and clearly modifies the preceding clause, explaining how they constructed the Sphinx.

3. Resembling it to both a lion and
modifier error as in A.

4. Having a resemblance to both a lion and
modifier error as in A.

5. Building it to resemble not only a lion and also
this answer choice introduces a new error. the correct idiom is not only X but also Y.

Official Solution (Credit: Manhattan Prep)

In the original sentence, the introductory adjective phrase “resembling both a lion and a man” incorrectly describes “ancient Egyptians.” When in doubt, an introductory modifier describes the first available noun after it. The underlined portion of the sentence must be altered to ensure that “the Sphinx” rather than “ancient Egyptians” is properly modified.

(A) This choice is incorrect as it repeats the original sentence.

(B) CORRECT. By including the singular pronoun “it,” the introductory phrase refers to the singular “the Sphinx” rather than the plural “ancient Egyptians.”

(C) In this choice, “resembling it to” is awkward and ungrammatical.

(D) In this choice, the introductory phrase incorrectly describes “ancient Egyptians” rather than “the Sphinx.” When in doubt, an introductory modifier describes the first available noun after it.

(E) Although this choice corrects the modifier error by including the singular pronoun “it,” it uses the unidiomatic “not only a lion and also a man.” The proper idiom is “not only X but also Y.”

I chose option C, and I realize that "resembling to" is unidiomatic but doesnt option B introduce redundancy by using building and constructed both?

A. Resembling both a lion and -- lion and man is for Sphinx not egyptian- OUT

B. Building it to resemble both a lion and -Correct usage

C. Resembling it to both a lion and -Same as A

D. Having a resemblance to both a lion and -Same as A modifying egyptian instead of Sphinx

E. Building it to resemble not only a lion and also- Not only .. but also is not correctly used

But what about the reduncancy introduced because of "building" and "constructed" both used in the sentence.

Hi singh8891

This is typically a modifier tested problem.we need a modifier to modify egyptians but resembling lion or man is modifier for Sphinx
As resembling lion and man cant modify egyptians.
It is logical to modify the correct entity.Hope it helps

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I also rejected B based on redundancy between building and constructed. Is this a correct question?

Experts please help.

Hi,

Option B stated that the Egyptians constructed the sphinx by building it to resemble a lion. Isn't it redundant to use building and constructed together?

Also,in option C how is resembling pointing to the Egyptians if there is 'it' after it?

Firstly : Resembling is referring to Sphinx not ancient Egyptians(subject of main clause) . Pronoun It refers to Sphinx .
If still it confuses you try substituting It with Sphinx .
Hope that helps clarifying the meaning.