Question

WILL MEDAL
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A.
He looked toward the shore and gave a thumbs-up.

B.
To his excitement, a wave lifted him high into the air.

C.
With a squeal and a giggle, the wave came in, and the boy became soaked.

D.
What a perfect day to relax and play at the beach!

Answer 1

@texaschic101

Answer 2

@Nnesha

Answer 3

@pooja195

Answer 4

@ganeshie8

Answer 5

i would say c?

Answer 6

A misplaced modifier is generally a phrase meant to modify a subject or noun, but is placed incorrectly, and the phrase modifies another noun instead.
In the sentence, "with a squeal and a giggle, the wave came in, and the boy became soaked", the modifier is "with a squeal and a giggle". Due to that phrase's placement, it sounds as if the wave is squealing and giggling.
This phrase is obviously meant to modify the boy, so if I were to write the sentence above correctly, it would say "The wave came in, and the boy became soaked with a squeal and a giggle". Even if the sentence may sound "wonky", the modifier modifies the correct word.
Therefore, I think "C" is the correct answer.

Answer 7

I would say C is the answer, because it says " with a squeal and giggle, the wave came in, and the boy became soaked." It makes it sound like the wave was the one squealing and not the boy.