Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A.
The pigs were in a corral by the barn.

B.
Mara gave water to the dog in the water bowl.

C.
One of the pigs squealed when it was picked up.

D.
Mrs. Ramone washed her children's hands with wipes from her purse.

Respuesta :

A misplaced modifier, which is also known as a dangling modifier, is a phrase that consists of words that does not clearly show the word in modifies, because the words are misplaced or left out. In this item, the sentence that contains a misplaced modifier is option B. Mara gave water to the dog in the water bowl. The phrase "in the water bowl" does not clearly state the word it modifies. Is it the word "dog", "water" or "Mara"?