Which best states how ideas from classical philosophy were applied to renaissance government?
a - ideas from classical philosophy were used to improve the structure and organization of government.
b - ideas from classical philosophy were used to increase the size and influence of government.
c - ideas from classical philosophy were used to decrease the size and influence of government.
d - ideas from classical philosophy were used to improve the structure and influence of government.

type of error:

the error in the sentence is a "dangling modifier". a dangling modifier is a phrase, word or clause that "dangles" because there is not target to modify. in this case, "after mopping the floor" is the dangling modifier since it has no word to modify. the noun "house" cannot mop the floor; therefore there is a mistake in the writing of the sentence.

specific audience will understand the main ideas. for example, if you were writing an instruction manual for rocket scientists, it would likely look very different from one you would write for young children. your language, tone, and writing style would change significantly.