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Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A. During the three-day hike, he walked nearly eight hours a day.
B. On Sundays, he serves salmon on a porcelain plate to his pet cat.
C. The fire hydrant flooded the street that was hit yesterday
D. The backyard was decorated with lights for the family reunion​

User Sanyassh
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Answer:

C. The fire hydrant flooded the street that was hit yesterday

Step-by-step explanation:

If you read it aloud, it doesn't sound right. It should say 'The fire hydrant that was hit yesterday flooded the street.' It makes much more sense.

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

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