Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier?

A) When will your family be going on vacation?

B) Uncle Frasier's garden has both tomatoes and green peppers.

C) The homecoming queen waved to the crowd riding in her convertible.

D) Exhausted from the trip, the baby slept through the opening ceremony.

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Makhi Hester

4 August, 12:43

Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier?

A) When will your family be going on vacation?

B) Uncle Frasier's garden has both tomatoes and green peppers.

C) The homecoming queen waved to the crowd riding in her convertible.

D) Exhausted from the trip, the baby slept through the opening ceremony.

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Zack Arnold · Answer 1

C) The homecoming queen waved to the crowd riding in her convertible.

It is phrased as if the entire crowd is riding in her convertible, which is impossible and unlikely.

Erin Bolton · Answer 2

C) The homecoming queen waved to the crowd riding in her convertible.