Question

After working diligently for a month, the painting was finally ready to be displayed.

Which is the correct way to write the above sentence?

After working diligently for a month, the landscape painting was ready to be displayed finally.
After working diligently for a month, the artist was finally ready to display the painting.
The painting was finally ready to be displayed after working diligently for a month.
Working diligently for a month, the painting was finally ready to be displayed.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

@abb0t @Abhisar

Answer 3

@austinL @AlexandervonHumboldt2 @AlexisPooBear @AwesomeSays3! @simsim789 @dumbsearch2

Answer 4

Can you help me?

Answer 5

Definitely:

After working diligently for a month, the artist was finally ready to display the painting.

It's not that hard, you can hear what makes sense, nah? :)

Answer 6

Ok

Answer 7

Because, unlike the original:

After working diligently for a month, the painting was finally ready to be displayed.

This one: "After working diligently for a month, the artist was finally ready to display the painting." implies that "the artist" was ready to display the painting. Whereas, the original "After working diligently for a month, the painting was finally ready to be displayed." makes it seem like the painting was working diligently for a month.

See how it is? English likes it's subjects nearby :)

Answer 8

Glad if I could help.

Answer 9

It may be weird, I know, but you'll get used to it. It's not quite as much of a problem when people speak.

Answer 10

Thank you! Could you help me with another question? P.S. Love your profile pic!

Answer 11

Hah, same with yours! Very cute! Is that your dog, or just a dog that seems cute? :]

Could you tag me in your new question? Could you make a new question for it?

Answer 12

Sure!