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Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

The doctor whose patient laughed about the risks of injury shook her head in disgust.

The neighbor waters our plants whom we trust the most while we travel.

The expert who operates heavy equipment carefully pours asphalt on the highway. 

Pumpkins and squash are vegetables that we harvest in the fall.


Could you also briefly explain a misplaced modifier?

User Dileep
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Answer:

I believe it is the second choice, "The neighbor waters our plants whom we trust the most while we travel."

Step-by-step explanation:

got it right on test

User MikeeMike
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Hi,

I believe it is the second choice, "The neighbor waters our plants whom we trust the most while we travel."

The correct variation would be: "The neighbor, whom we trust the most while we travel, waters our plants."

~Elisabeth
User Anton Komyshan
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