Question
In which sentence is the modifying phrase placed incorrectly? (1 point)
If the dishes are not washed, Ana will not receive her weekly allowance.
To accomplish her goal, Ana needs to wash the dishes, clean her room, and vacuum the living
room rug.
Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money,
Shoe Empire.
Before she leaves for school, Ana needs to wash the dishes.
If the dishes are not washed, Ana will not receive her weekly allowance.
To accomplish her goal, Ana needs to wash the dishes, clean her room, and vacuum the living
room rug.
Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money,
Shoe Empire.
Before she leaves for school, Ana needs to wash the dishes.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The sentence with the modifying phrase placed incorrectly is:
"Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Shoe Empire."
The phrase "Shoe Empire" is awkwardly placed at the end and can lead to confusion about what it modifies. It would be clearer if rephrased, such as: "Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store, Shoe Empire, once she saves up enough money."
"Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Shoe Empire."
The phrase "Shoe Empire" is awkwardly placed at the end and can lead to confusion about what it modifies. It would be clearer if rephrased, such as: "Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store, Shoe Empire, once she saves up enough money."