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Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier?

A. After rotting in the cellar, he threw away the oranges.
B. He threw the oranges away after rotting in the cellar.
C. He threw away the oranges after they had been rotting in the cellar.
D. After the oranges had been rotting in the cellar, he threw them away.



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Final answer:

A misplaced modifier is when a modifier is not correctly placed in a sentence, causing confusion. Correct placement is crucial for clarity.


Explanation:

A misplaced modifier is a modifier that is placed too far from the word or words it modifies, resulting in confusion or awkwardness. Correct placement is vital to convey a clear meaning.

Example: Confusing: He served steak to the men on paper plates. (Suggests the men are on the plates.) Revised: He served the men steaks on paper plates.


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