Which of the Following Sentences Contains a Dangling Modifier

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

• A) After going to the movies, Pete was ready to study.
• B) Trying to finish his physics homework, the hamster escaped its cage.
• C) Knowing the hamster loved cheese, Pete left some by the door.
• D) After several minutes, the hamster returned to the cage, and Pete got back to work.

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Definitions:

Calcium

An essential mineral in the body, critical for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.

Sodium

A chemical element with symbol Na and atomic number 11, an essential ion for blood pressure regulation, fluid balance, and nerve function.

Incomplete Tetanus

A state of muscle contraction characterized by rapid cycles of contraction with partial relaxation in between.

Treppe

A phenomenon in muscle physiology where successive contractions become increasingly more forceful after several stimuli, often referred to as the "staircase effect."