Asked by Shanda Harrison on May 03, 2024
Verified
Which of the following sentences avoids the use of dangling/misplaced modifiers?
A) Did you see a guy enter the shop with a hat?
B) Samantha played a song on the audience to her guitar.
C) Victor sat on the floor with a broken arm.
D) The girl went to the toy store with her parents.
E) The wedding ring was reported stolen by the police officer.
Dangling Modifier
An expression or word that alters an unclearly mentioned word within a sentence, frequently causing misunderstandings or amusing readings.
Misplaced Modifier
A modifier placed too far from the word it describes, potentially causing confusion or ambiguity in the sentence.
- Distinguish and correct mixed and incomplete constructions in sentences.
Verified Answer
AD
Alexis DelgadoMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The sentence "The girl went to the toy store with her parents." correctly places the modifier "with her parents" to clearly indicate that the girl went to the store accompanied by her parents, avoiding any ambiguity or misplaced/dangling modifiers.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and correct mixed and incomplete constructions in sentences.