After gradual declension down to about 39 hours in 1970, the workweek in the United States has steadily increased to the point that the average worker now puts in an estimated 164 extra hours of paid labor a year.
12. After gradual declension down to about 39 hours in 1970, the workweek in the United States has steadily increased to the point that the average worker now puts in an estimated 164 extra hours of paid labor a year. (A) After gradual declension down (B) Following a gradual declension down (C) After gradual declining down (D) After gradually declining (E) Following gradually declining
我选对了,是D。但是不懂为什么E不对?? 答案就写Phrase must be introduced by a preposition (after), not a participle (following)。太抽象了啊。。。 求哪位高人帮帮忙吧~~~