Which has a mismatch between subject and modifier?

A. Although painfully shy, Burt never minded performing music in front of a crowd.

B.Although painfully shy, performing music in front of a crowd never bothered Burt.

C. Although he was painfully shy, performing music in front of a crowd never bothered Burt.

Question

Which has a mismatch between subject and modifier?

   A. Although painfully shy, Burt never minded performing music in front of a crowd.
    
B.Although painfully shy, performing music in front of a crowd never bothered Burt.                

C. Although he was painfully shy, performing music in front of a crowd never bothered Burt.

anonymous · Answer

The answer is B. The introductory phrase "Although painfully shy" is intended to modify "Burt," but in this sentence it modifies "performing music."