Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier? a. Having worked for the company for twenty years, I was surprised to learn that my retirement benefits would not be sufficient. b. Having taught phonology every semester for the last five years, he was eager to teach syntax. c. After sweating in Reavis Hall throughout the summer, I am ready for winter. d. none of the above

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Belinda Hanna

19 October, 11:30

Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier? a. Having worked for the company for twenty years, I was surprised to learn that my retirement benefits would not be sufficient. b. Having taught phonology every semester for the last five years, he was eager to teach syntax. c. After sweating in Reavis Hall throughout the summer, I am ready for winter. d. none of the above

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Jonathan Massey · Answer 1

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "d. none of the above." All of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier. Dangling modifier refers to the word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence. A modifier describes, clarifies, or gives more detail about a concept