Which revision corrects the dangling modifier? "Running late, the bus was missed."

A Running late, the bus was missed by her.

B Running late, she missed the bus.

C The bus, running late, was missed.

D She running late, the bus was missed.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A dangling modifier must be followed by the noun it modifies. "She" is the one running late, so it must come right after the modifying phrase.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which revision corrects the dangling modifier? "Running late, the bus was missed."" is Option B: Running late, she missed the bus..

The other options — A) Running late, the bus was missed by her., C) The bus, running late, was missed., D) She running late, the bus was missed. — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A dangling modifier must be followed by the noun it modifies. "She" is the one running late, so it must come right after the modifying phrase.

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Which revision corrects the dangling modifier? "Running late, the bus was missed."

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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