143485
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Parts of Speech and Types of Phrases

Question 143485 • LISD English II A

The following sentence has a misplaced modifier.The team raced to the field armed with their bats, balls, and mitts to practice for the game.Which revision best corrects the error in the sentence?

Answer
A
The team raced to the field to practice for the game, armed with their bats, balls, and mitts.
B
The team raced to the field to practice armed with their bats, balls, and mitts for the game.
C
Armed with their bats, balls, and mitts, the team raced to the field to practice for the game.
D
The team raced armed with their bats, balls, and mitts to the field to practice for the game.

Explanation

The modifier “armed with their bats, balls, and mitts” should clearly describe the team. In choice C, the modifier comes directly before “the team,” making its meaning clear: the team had the equipment as they raced to the field. Choice A places the modifier after “game,” which could make it seem to describe the game instead.

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