Question

Identify the misplaced modifier and indicate the word in the sentence that it should follow. The man leaned against the building wearing a bandanna. Misplaced modifier: Should follow:

Answer 1

I think the sentence would more accurately look like this: The man, wearing the bandanna, leaned against the building.

Answer 2

Answer: Misplaced modifier: wearing a bandanna. Should follow: man.

Step-by-step explanation: a misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies or describes. Because of the separation, sentences with this error often sound awkward, ridiculous, or confusing. In the given sentence, the misplaced modifier is "wearing a bandanna" it modifies the noun "man" so the sentence should be: "The man, wearing a bandanna, leaned against the building."