Question

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A.
Mr. Moreno bought four bags of popcorn for the family.

B.
Then they found their seats and got ready for the game.

C.
Soon, a loud buzzer sounded, and the players ran onto the court.

D.
With loud shouts and screams, the Morenos felt the arena vibrate.

Answer 1

The sentence that contains a misplaced modifier is option C. Soon, a loud buzzer sounded, and the players ran onto the court. The misplaced modifier in this sentence is the phrase "a loud buzzer sounded". This is called a misplaced modifier because it does not clearly indicate what word it modifies thus, calling it misplaced.