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Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

a. We smiled our approval and nodded to each other.
b. What a delightful after-dinner show you have given us!
c. To our surprise, she began a little dance in front of us.
d. With a hop and a skip, the door opened, and a little girl came in.

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Choice 'd' is written as if it was the door that hopped and skipped. The other choices are OK.
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