Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier?

a. This morning, I walked my dog wearing shorts and sneakers.

b. Jogging down the hill, I realized that I was never going to be on time.

c. In the hopes that I would be elected to student council president, I prepared a short acceptance speech.

d. none of these

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Oliver

5 September, 23:55

Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier?

a. This morning, I walked my dog wearing shorts and sneakers.

b. Jogging down the hill, I realized that I was never going to be on time.

c. In the hopes that I would be elected to student council president, I prepared a short acceptance speech.

d. none of these

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Brogan Rowland · Answer 1

The sentence that has a misplaced modifier is, option A. Jogging down the hill, I realized that I was never going to be on time, A misplaced or dangling modifier consists of words that do not clearly tell the exact word it modifies because the words are misplaced or left out.