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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a misplaced modifier? Around the corner the sign reads forty-five miles per hour.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

around the corner forty-five miles per hour the sign reads The sentence is correct as is.

OpenStudy (conqueror):

Well, what do you think the answer is ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't really understand what a "misplaced modifier" is

OpenStudy (conqueror):

http://www.towson.edu/ows/moduleDangling.htm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The sentence seems fine to me

OpenStudy (conqueror):

Not really, it seems to be in the wrong order.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is it "around the corner"

OpenStudy (conqueror):

Yes, correct. That phrase should be added to the end of the sentence.

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