Which sentence has a misplaced adjective clause?

a. Even the adults were jumping and splashing like children, who usually don't play much.

b. Lifeguards, who frequently scan the skies, watch for dangerous storms.

c. Some of the parks provide lockers, which you can use to store items.

d. Water parks that are located in cold climates cannot stay open year-round.

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Eileen Delgado

12 April, 13:18

Which sentence has a misplaced adjective clause?

a. Even the adults were jumping and splashing like children, who usually don't play much.

b. Lifeguards, who frequently scan the skies, watch for dangerous storms.

c. Some of the parks provide lockers, which you can use to store items.

d. Water parks that are located in cold climates cannot stay open year-round.

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Jacob Glass · Answer 1

The correct answer is a. Even the adults were jumping and splashing like children, who usually don't play much.

The clause "who usually don't play much" refers to adults and not children. Here however, due to misplacement, it makes it seem as if the children are the ones who don't play much.