Identify the sentence with the incorrect use of the verb modifier. She can barely speak French.
Answer: The company has nearly doubled its profits last year.
Explanation
Incorrect use of the verb modifier The company has nearly doubled its profits last year.
- Explanation: The phrase "last year" requires the past tense, not the present perfect ("has nearly doubled"). Correct: The company nearly doubled its profits last year.
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