Question

WILL FAN AND GIVE MEDAL.
Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a misplaced modifier?
As a cat lover her whole life, the pet store was visited weekly by my mother.

A. as a cat lover her whole life
B. the pet store
C. by my mother
D. The sentence is correct as it is.
Is it D?
Please explain if I am incorrect. Thanks so much.

Answer 1

the answer is a because This is the misplaced modifier. The sentence only makes sense if this phrase modifies "my mother". However, as the sentence is written, the phrase modifies "the pet store".

Answer 2

Thank you so much!

Answer 3

welcome