Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a misplaced modifier?

Around the corner the sign reads forty-five miles per hour.

around the corner

forty-five miles per hour

the sign reads

The sentence is correct as is

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Regina Lopez

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11 November, 15:46

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a misplaced modifier?

Around the corner the sign reads forty-five miles per hour.

around the corner

forty-five miles per hour

the sign reads

The sentence is correct as is

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Alina Hayes · Answer 1

The correct answer among the given choices is the first option. The phrase 'around the corner' is a misplaced modifier in the sentence. Correct sentence should be "The sign around the corner reads forty-five miles per hour." In the sentence, the phrase modifies the word 'sign'.

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a misplaced modifier?Around the corner the sign reads forty-five miles per hour.around the cornerforty-five miles per hourthe sign readsThe sentence is correct as is

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a misplaced modifier?

Around the corner the sign reads forty-five miles per hour.

around the corner

forty-five miles per hour

the sign reads

The sentence is correct as is