Question

Use the sentences to answer the question.

The soccer player runs to the goal. He kicks the ball in and scores a point.
Which sentence best combines the two sentences using a participial phrase?

(1 point)
Responses

Running to the goal, the soccer player scores a point and kicks the ball in.
Running to the goal, the soccer player scores a point and kicks the ball in.

Running to the goal, the soccer player kicks the ball in and scores a point.
Running to the goal, the soccer player kicks the ball in and scores a point.

Running to the goal, a point is scored as the soccer player kicks the ball in.
Running to the goal, a point is scored as the soccer player kicks the ball in.

Running to the goal, the ball flies in as the soccer player scores a point.
Running to the goal, the ball flies in as the soccer player scores a point.

Answer 1

Running to the goal, the soccer player kicks the ball in and scores a point.

Explanation: The participial phrase "Running to the goal" correctly modifies "the soccer player" and combines both actions ("kicks the ball in" and "scores a point") without creating a dangling modifier.