Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

A. On her way home, Emma found a dollar.

B. Trey didn't hear the phone ringing in his pocket.

C. Bree saw a deer driving down the street.

D. Walking to school, Mike dropped his watch.

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Johnny Gibbs

23 March, 13:26

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

A. On her way home, Emma found a dollar.

B. Trey didn't hear the phone ringing in his pocket.

C. Bree saw a deer driving down the street.

D. Walking to school, Mike dropped his watch.

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Tom · Answer 1

The sentence that has a misplaced modifier is option D. Walking to school, Mike dropped his watch. A misplaced modifier consists of a group of words that does not clearly state the exact word it modifies because the words are misplaced or left out thus, calling it a dangling modifier.

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?A. On her way home, Emma found a dollar.B. Trey didn't hear the phone ringing in his pocket.C. Bree saw a deer driving down the street.D. Walking to school, Mike dropped his watch.

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

A. On her way home, Emma found a dollar.

B. Trey didn't hear the phone ringing in his pocket.

C. Bree saw a deer driving down the street.

D. Walking to school, Mike dropped his watch.