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In English / Middle School | 2014-10-29

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A. Peaches that have bruises go in this large bin.
B. Contestants will make it to the final round that answer this question correctly.
C. This box is for books that are for young children.

Asked by mjchey

Answer (2)

The question asks to choose among the following choices that have a sentence that contains a misplaced modifier. Base on the sentence give, and the definition of a misplaced modifier, the possible answer among them is letter B. Contestants will make it to the final round that answer this question correctly.

Answered by meerkat18 | 2024-06-10

The sentence with a misplaced modifier is B, 'Contestants will make it to the final round that answer this question correctly.' This sentence improperly connects the modifier to the final round instead of the contestants. Therefore, it leads to a misunderstanding of the sentence's meaning.
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Answered by meerkat18 | 2025-04-12