Asked by lily
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
A.This cake that has the chocolate icing is the bakery's best-selling item.
B.The landlord put the key back on the counter that he uses to unlock the front door.
C.The trainer whose dog obeys so well typically enters her dog in this competition.
D.The artist from whom Mary bought the painting generally uses oils and pastels.
A.This cake that has the chocolate icing is the bakery's best-selling item.
B.The landlord put the key back on the counter that he uses to unlock the front door.
C.The trainer whose dog obeys so well typically enters her dog in this competition.
D.The artist from whom Mary bought the painting generally uses oils and pastels.
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
A modifier should be as close as possible to the word it modifies. A misplaced modifies is closer to a word it couldn't modify.
Which do you think is the misplaced modifier?
Which do you think is the misplaced modifier?
Answered by
bobpursley
I tried to unlock the front door with a counter, but it wouldn't fit.
Answered by
lily
so is it B???
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Yes, B.
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