Which sentence has a misplaced adjective phrase?

a. The bench along the lake needs a new coat of paint.

b. The cast party after the play was well attended.

c. The kitten jumped into the little girl's arms in the tree.

d. A bear near the campsite frightened the campers

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Kameron Lewis

English

20 March, 09:45

Which sentence has a misplaced adjective phrase?

a. The bench along the lake needs a new coat of paint.

b. The cast party after the play was well attended.

c. The kitten jumped into the little girl's arms in the tree.

d. A bear near the campsite frightened the campers

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Mango · Answer 1

"c. The kitten jumped into the little girl's arms in the tree" has a misplaced adjective phrase, since it is confusing where exactly the jumping takes place.

Which sentence has a misplaced adjective phrase?a. The bench along the lake needs a new coat of paint.b. The cast party after the play was well attended.c. The kitten jumped into the little girl's arms in the tree.d. A bear near the campsite frightened the campers

Which sentence has a misplaced adjective phrase?

a. The bench along the lake needs a new coat of paint.

b. The cast party after the play was well attended.

c. The kitten jumped into the little girl's arms in the tree.

d. A bear near the campsite frightened the campers