Female Salvation Army officers in the nineteenth century were expected to raise funds by preaching to crowds in attractive dresses.

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First, restate the question and options to anchor the discussion: the statement claims that Female Salvation Army officers in the nineteenth century were expected to raise funds by preaching to crowds in attractive dresses, and the answer choices are 'No error' and 'Error'.
Option 1: No error. To evaluate this, consider the historical portrayal of the Salvation Army in the 19th century. The organization was known for its mission to preach, raise funds, and provide social aid, but the portrayal that officers were expected to wear attractive dresses is inconsistent with the historical emphasis on simple, practical uniforms and modest dress as part of their identity and discipline. Therefore, claiming no error would be misleading because the description about the attire and fundraising method mismatches historical norms.
Option 2: Error. This option correctly flags the inaccuracy: nineteenth-century Salvation Army officers typically adopted plain, serviceable uniforms (often with insignia) and engaged in public preaching and fundraising as part of their evangelical activity, but the idea that they were expected to preach in attractive dresses contradicts the organization’s emphasis on modesty and practicality. The error lies in conflating theatrical presentation with the Army’s actual approach and uniform conventions, which prioritized accessibility and moral example over fashionable attire.
To summarize why the first option is problematic: it asserts a standard that is not aligned with the historical record of dress and fundraising practices. To summarize why the second option is correct: it accurately identifies the misconception and aligns with the Salvation Army’s documented practices of modest dress and earnest street preaching as fundraising activity.
In short, the statement described in the question misrepresents both the fundraising method (preaching to crowds) and the expected attire (attractive dresses), which is why selecting 'Error' appropriately captures the historical inaccuracy.

English 11 2025-26 8.5 Grammar Quiz: Modifiers (15 min.)

Female Salvation Army officers in the nineteenth century were expected to raise funds by preaching to crowds in attractive dresses.

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