Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
A. With loud shouts and screams, the Morenos felt the arena vibrate.
B. Soon, a loud buzzer sounded, and the players ran onto the court.
C. Mr. Moreno bought four bags of popcorn for the family.
D. Then they found their seats and got ready for the game.
Answer (2)
The sentence, "Soon, a loud buzzer sounded, and the players ran onto the court" possesses a misplaced modifier. The word "soon" is out of place and distorts the meaning of the sentence. It creates an awkward entrance to the sentence without any real meaning, indicating that it is indeed a misplaced modifier.
After analyzing each sentence, none of them contains a clear misplaced modifier. However, if one must be chosen for awkwardness, option B may seem less clear due to the word 'Soon,' yet it still conveys a valid meaning. Therefore, all sentences are mostly clearly constructed.
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