A dangling modifier error occurs when:

A A modifier is too long

B The modifier does not grammatically connect to what it is intended to modify

C Too many adjectives are used

D Adverbs are missing

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A dangling modifier lacks a clear subject — the word it modifies is missing or misplaced in the sentence.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A dangling modifier error occurs when:" is Option B: The modifier does not grammatically connect to what it is intended to modify.

The other options — A) A modifier is too long, C) Too many adjectives are used, D) Adverbs are missing — are incorrect for this PSAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A dangling modifier lacks a clear subject — the word it modifies is missing or misplaced in the sentence.

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A dangling modifier error occurs when:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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