Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
A. The battle of the championship had finally begun!
B. The ball was tossed by the referee.
C. Angela Moreno covered her ears with her hands on account of the noise.
D. Both sides of the arena went wild with enthusiasm.
Answer (2)
Sentence C has a misplaced modifier because the phrase "with her hands" is misplaced and is confusing to the reader. Modifiers are words or phrases that provide information to the reader, however, this phrase is misplaced and adds confusion to the sentence.
The sentence containing a misplaced modifier is C: "Angela Moreno covered her ears with her hands on account of the noise." This sentence may lead to some confusion regarding the placement of the phrase, even though it's generally clear. Misplaced modifiers can make sentences awkward or unclear, and in this case, C is the best example of that issue.
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