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Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

a) A child with a smile on his face bought a stuffed toy.

b) Written by a true adventurer, the book delighted readers.

c) Meowing frantically in the tree, I rescued the cat.

d) Anyone who is looking for trouble can surely find it.

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Answer:

c) Meowing frantically in the tree, I rescued the cat.

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User EJAg
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The answer is C.


The modifier is misplaced because it is supposed to be modifying the cat, but it is modifying the human instead. :)
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