Question

Which revision fixes the misplaced modifier in the sentence?

Jace organizes his collection of coins from various countries sitting on the floor.

A. His collection of coins from various countries sitting on the floor, Jace organizes.

B. Jace organizes his collection of coins sitting on the floor from various countries.
C. From various countries sitting on the floor, Jace organizes his collection of coins.
D. Sitting on the floor, Jace organizes his collection of coins from various countries.

Answer 1

D. Sitting on the floor, Jace organizes his collection of coins from various countries.

Answer 2

Answer: D > Sitting on the floor, Jace organizes his collection of coins from various countries.

The revision of option D fixes the misplaced modifier in the sentence (which is very distant from the subject, Jace) by placing a participle phrase that has a function of an adjective. Sitting on the floor modifies the noun Jace and it is placed right before it to show that he was sitting while he organized his collection of coins.