Which of the following sentences has problems with misplaced or dangling modifiers?

Check all that apply.

A. After reading the whole book, the plot seemed a little thin.

B. After he finished dinner, Raul turned on the tv.

C. The firefighter rescued the women in a blue nightgown.

D. Jim spotted an eagle as it flew over the Grand Canyon.

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Liam Suarez

5 March, 17:18

Which of the following sentences has problems with misplaced or dangling modifiers?

Check all that apply.

A. After reading the whole book, the plot seemed a little thin.

B. After he finished dinner, Raul turned on the tv.

C. The firefighter rescued the women in a blue nightgown.

D. Jim spotted an eagle as it flew over the Grand Canyon.

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Jonathon Hurst · Answer 1

"C. The firefighter rescued the women in a blue nightgown" has a misplaced modifier because it's unclear as to whether the woman or the firefighter was wearing a blue nightgown.