Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A.) Drawing was new to Tristan before he began an art class last September.

B.) Tristan drew a simple sketch for his instructor of the cat in his sketchpad.

C.) He had never held a piece of charcoal in his hands or been in an art studio.

D.) Tristan started off hesitantly but soon was drawing with confidence.

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Hall

30 May, 22:18

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A.) Drawing was new to Tristan before he began an art class last September.

B.) Tristan drew a simple sketch for his instructor of the cat in his sketchpad.

C.) He had never held a piece of charcoal in his hands or been in an art studio.

D.) Tristan started off hesitantly but soon was drawing with confidence.

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Jason Brady · Answer 1

B.) Tristan drew a simple sketch for his instructor of the cat in his sketchpad.

Explanation:

This could be written better:

Tristan drew a simple sketch of the cat for his instructor.

Haley Jensen · Answer 2

Answer: B.) Tristan drew a simple sketch for his instructor of the cat in his sketchpad.

Explanation: The sentence is kind of clunky so it could of been written as ... Tristan drew a simple sketch of the cat for his instructor.