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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Baking in the oven, Kaleb thought the cake smelled great.
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The first sentence: "Baking in the oven, Kaleb thought the cake smelled great."
Why: The introductory participial phrase "Baking in the oven" grammatically modifies the subject that immediately follows (Kaleb), which incorrectly implies Kaleb was baking in the oven. The phrase is intended to describe the cake, so the modifier is misplaced (a dangling participle).
Better versions:
- "While the cake was baking in the oven, Kaleb thought it smelled great."
- "The cake, baking in the oven, smelled great to Kaleb."
Why: The introductory participial phrase "Baking in the oven" grammatically modifies the subject that immediately follows (Kaleb), which incorrectly implies Kaleb was baking in the oven. The phrase is intended to describe the cake, so the modifier is misplaced (a dangling participle).
Better versions:
- "While the cake was baking in the oven, Kaleb thought it smelled great."
- "The cake, baking in the oven, smelled great to Kaleb."
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