Question

Which sentence has a dangling modifier?



While looking for a campsite, a tornado touched down near the park.


Bicycling along a bike trail, my friend Mark spotted a white-tailed deer munching on some leaves.


Inexpensive and fun, camping is a great way to spend a weekend.


Sturdy yet comfortable, my new hiking boots will enable me to explore on foot.

Answer 1

The first sentence: "While looking for a campsite, a tornado touched down near the park."

Explanation: The introductory phrase "While looking for a campsite" has no clear logical subject, so it incorrectly seems to modify "a tornado."

Fixes (examples):
- "While we were looking for a campsite, a tornado touched down near the park."
- "A tornado touched down near the park while we were looking for a campsite."