Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A.

Mr. Swanson folded up the tent and packed it away in a sack.

B.

The Swansons pulled on their backpacks and walked to the trailhead.

C.

The boys chattered about their fishing trip inside their tent.

D.

After much anticipation, the Swansons began their five-mile hike up the mountain.

Question

Spanky

English

27 June, 18:45

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A.

Mr. Swanson folded up the tent and packed it away in a sack.

B.

The Swansons pulled on their backpacks and walked to the trailhead.

C.

The boys chattered about their fishing trip inside their tent.

D.

After much anticipation, the Swansons began their five-mile hike up the mountain.

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Mathew Contreras · Answer 1

The answer to the question that is being presented above would be letter c. The boys chattered about their fishing trip inside their tent. This sentence contains a misplaced modifier because it seemed like the fishing trip was conducted inside their tent.