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38) Which sentence uses correct modifier placement?

a) Linda went to Boston wearing her fur coat.
b) Wearing her fur coat, Linda went to Boston.

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Sentence B represents correct modifier placement.

The phrase “wearing her fur coat” is placed at the beginning of the sentence to describe the action of Linda going to Boston. Placing the action up front creates more coherence and clear-to-understand sentence structure.
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