Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
A. Flapping its wings, the baby bird readied itself to jump from the nest.
B. Before leaving the house, Micah made sure he had his wallet and keys.
C. Running down the street, the car was narrowly missed by the pedestrian.
D. Listening carefully to the instructions, Rae began folding the paper into the shape of a crane.
Answer (1)
The sentence that contains a dangling modifier is 'Running down the street, the car was narrowly missed by the pedestrian,' as it incorrectly implies that the car is running. A dangling modifier leads to confusion because the subject does not match the intended action. Clear sentences ensure that the descriptive phrases are linked correctly to their subjects. ;
