Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? Covered in fluffiness, the couple

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Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
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A. Covered in fluffiness, the couple played with the kitten.
B. While playing, Lancaster jumped on the feathers.
C. While eating a croissant, Latha waved to the crowd.
D. Having eaten lunch, the girl turned on the laptop.

Correct Answer

Covered in fluffiness, the couple played with the kitten.

Explanation

When modifiers are misplaced or put in the wrong place, things can get quite confusing. A modifier adds detail or limits or changes the meaning of another word or phrase.

Here Option A) "Covered in fluffiness, the couple played with the kitten" is the ony sentence contains a misplaced modifier. In the sentence, it gives the meaning that the couple are fluffy not the kitten.

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A. Not dependent
B. Very dependent
C. Completely independent
D. Slightly dependent

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A. not very loud
B. unusually quiet and possibly unhappy
C. not very busy
D. not very bright

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A. cleaning pans with a small ball of wire or plastic
B. to search a place thoroughly in order to find something
C. to put something in liquid for a time so that it becomes completely wet
D. writing something quickly and carelessly

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A. We had gone to the party last night
B. I have seen him yesterday
C. The hen has laid 10 eggs
D. She is sleeping for 2 hours

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8. Which of these is an example of personification?
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A. The moon smiled at me
B. This shirt is as white as snow
C. Water is as hot as sun
D. It is like a soft butter

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10. Which best describes the meaning of the term theorem?
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A. A conclusion proved by deductive reasoning
B. A statement explaining the meaning of a geometric term
C. A conjecture based on inductive reasoning
D. A statement that is accepted as true without proof

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