Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier?

A.

Birds migrating from the north to the south flew overhead.

B.

Easing up on the throttle, the boy guided the boat to the dock.

C.

To check out the book yourself, just scan the barcode.

D.

On hearing news of the storm, the school was closed.

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Javion Bond

10 May, 19:03

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Cortez Spears · Answer 1

I think the answer is d, but I'm not sure. A better way to write that sentence would be "upon hearing news", not "on hearing news".

Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier?A.Birds migrating from the north to the south flew overhead.B.Easing up on the throttle, the boy guided the boat to the dock.C.To check out the book yourself, just scan the barcode.D.On hearing news of the storm, the school was closed.