Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
Question and options
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
- John almost ate the whole pizza
- Running in the park, she heard the birds chirping loudly
- She wore a red dress to the party
- The book on the shelf belongs to my sister
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - John almost ate the whole pizza
In 'John almost ate the whole pizza' the modifier 'almost' is misplaced: it should sit next to what it limits ('ate almost the whole pizza'). 'Running in the park, she heard the birds chirping loudly' has a properly attached participle (she was running), and the sentences about the red dress and the book on the shelf have no modifier error.
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