Question

Which sentence has a misplaced adjective phrase?

A.We saw a bird sitting on a branch with a long, yellow beak.

B.The cardinal is the state bird of North Carolina.

C.The car next to the fire hydrant is about to be towed.

D.The dress in the window display looks expensive.

Answer 1

The sentence which has a misplaced adjective phrase is:

A. We saw a bird sitting on a branch with a long, yellow beak.

The correct sentence should be: "We saw a bird with a long, yellow beak sitting on a branch." The adjective phrase "with a long, yellow beak sitting on a branch" should be placed directly after the noun bird which it modifies.