Which one of the following sentences contain a dangling modifier?
A.
My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint
B.
The connected puppy sat by the sleeping young child
C.
Adequate lighting is important for anyone who is studying or reading
D.
Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law
The correct answer is:
A. My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint
Explanation: This sentence contains a dangling modifier because it is unclear what “that needed paint” refers to. It could mistakenly suggest that the garage, not the truck, needed paint. The sentence can be clarified by rephrasing it to remove the ambiguity:
“My brother had an old truck that needed paint and sat by the garage.”
The other sentences do not contain dangling modifiers:
- B. The sentence is clear and logical.
- C. The sentence is correctly structured.
- D. The sentence is also clear without any dangling modifiers.