Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier?
A: He only talks about changing his habits. [Intended meaning: He only talks but does nothing else, like consulting a physician or psychiatrist, about changing his habits.]
B: A dog appeared in my dreams that sang like an angel.
C: The steak on the grill is hers.
D: none of the above
A: He only talks about changing his habits. [Intended meaning: He only talks but does nothing else, like consulting a physician or psychiatrist, about changing his habits.]
B: A dog appeared in my dreams that sang like an angel.
C: The steak on the grill is hers.
D: none of the above
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- Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier? A: He only talks about changing his habits. B: A dog appeared in my dreams that sang like an angel. C: The steak on the grill is hers. D: None of them.
- Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier? A: He only talks about changing his habits. B: A dog appeared in my dreams that sang like an angel. C: The steak on the grill is hers. D: None of them.
- Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier? A: He only talks about changing his habits. B: A dog appeared in my dreams that sang like an angel. C: The steak on the grill is hers. D: None of them.
- Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier? A: He only talks about changing his working plan. [Intended meaning: He only talks but does nothing else, like going shopping or visiting a friend, about changing his working.] B: A girl appeared in my dreams that sang like an angel. C: The book on the shelf is hers. D: All of the above
- Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier? A: The dog bit only the mail carrier. [Intended meaning: The dog bit the mail carrier but didn't bite anyone else.] B: He talked too quickly. C: You should consider your options carefully. D: none of the above