Question

Select misplaced phrase/clause:

I did not see the open carton of orange juice on the shelf standing with the refrigerator door open.

Answer 1

The misplaced phrase in the sentence "I did not see the open carton of orange juice on the shelf standing with the refrigerator door open" should be moved to the beginning of the sentence to modify the subject correctly.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phrase "standing with the refrigerator door open" is misplaced in the sentence "I did not see the open carton of orange juice on the shelf standing with the refrigerator door open." To clarify the meaning and correct the error, the phrase should be repositioned to directly modify the subject performing the action. For instance, the revised sentence could be: "Standing with the refrigerator door open, I did not see the open carton of orange juice on the shelf." This correction establishes that it is the speaker who is standing with the refrigerator door open, not the carton of orange juice.