Which of the Following Sentences Has a Dangling/misplaced Modifier

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences has a dangling/misplaced modifier?

• A) I was asked to report to work just two weeks after returning home from the hospital.
• B) Noticing Stan was still out to lunch, Nori was asked to answer the phones.
• C) I was informed about the unavailability of the auditorium a little too late.
• D) He has the reputation of being a quick study.
• E) He has little patience for people who, in his opinion, are "slowpokes."

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Definitions:

Factual Capacity

The ability of an individual to comprehend facts and circumstances that impact legal responsibilities or rights.

Undue Influence

An improper or wrongful pressure exerted on a person, leading them to act against their will or best interest.

Peerless Case

A reference to Raffles v. Wichelhaus, a landmark court case that dealt with mutual mistake in contract law, specifically regarding the identity of a ship named Peerless.

Rescinded Contract

A contract that has been declared void and is no longer legally binding, often due to mutual agreement or legal reasons.