Which has a mismatch between subject and modifier?

Shortly after entering the museum, Kim noticed the mummy.

Shortly after Kim entered the museum, the mummy caught her attention.

Shortly after entering the museum, the mummy caught Kim's attention.

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Guillermo

16 February, 03:01

Which has a mismatch between subject and modifier?

Shortly after entering the museum, Kim noticed the mummy.

Shortly after Kim entered the museum, the mummy caught her attention.

Shortly after entering the museum, the mummy caught Kim's attention.

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Nathaniel Fischer · Answer 1

The sentence that has a mismatch between subject and modifier is the last one - Shortly after entering the museum, the mummy caught Kim's attention.

The way it is written, the sentence means that the mummy entered the museum, when it actually refers to Kim.

Which has a mismatch between subject and modifier?Shortly after entering the museum, Kim noticed the mummy.Shortly after Kim entered the museum, the mummy caught her attention.Shortly after entering the museum, the mummy caught Kim's attention.

Which has a mismatch between subject and modifier?

Shortly after entering the museum, Kim noticed the mummy.

Shortly after Kim entered the museum, the mummy caught her attention.

Shortly after entering the museum, the mummy caught Kim's attention.