Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

a. With a jump and a meow, the doorbell rang, and the kitten leaped off the couch.
b. What a peaceful few minutes they had with the kitten!
c. They looked at each other and smiled with joy.
d. To their delight, the kitten nuzzled right between them.

Question

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

a. With a jump and a meow, the doorbell rang, and the kitten leaped off the couch.
b. 	What a peaceful few minutes they had with the kitten!
c. 	They looked at each other and smiled with joy.
d. To their delight, the kitten nuzzled right between them.

solomonzelman · Answer

article $\normalsize\color{red}{     \rm a         }$ is not placed next to a noun that is in plural.

solomonzelman · Answer

What $\normalsize\color{red}{     \rm \bcancel{\cancel{a}}         }$ peaceful few minutes they had with the kitten!