Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

a. Upon taking the field, the player was hit by a foul ball.

b. When operating heavy machinery, one must use caution.

c. Upon bestowing the awards, the mayor congratulated all the participants.

d. Upon hearing the fire engines, the apartment building was evacuated.

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Draven

14 April, 11:33

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

a. Upon taking the field, the player was hit by a foul ball.

b. When operating heavy machinery, one must use caution.

c. Upon bestowing the awards, the mayor congratulated all the participants.

d. Upon hearing the fire engines, the apartment building was evacuated.

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Joaquin Heath · Answer 1

D contains a dangling modifier, 'upon hearing the fire engines', because it should modify the people who were evacuated, but since it is so improperly placed in this sentence, it wrongly refers to 'the apartment'.