Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

A While jogging through the park, a squirrel ran across my path.

B Having finished the report, the manager reviewed the data.

C To succeed in business, one must work diligently.

D Known for its beauty, the Grand Canyon attracts millions.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

In option A, 'While jogging through the park' incorrectly modifies 'a squirrel.' It implies the squirrel was jogging, not the speaker. The modifier is 'dangling' because the subject it describes is missing or unclear.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?" is Option A: While jogging through the park, a squirrel ran across my path..

The other options — B) Having finished the report, the manager reviewed the data., C) To succeed in business, one must work diligently., D) Known for its beauty, the Grand Canyon attracts millions. — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: In option A, 'While jogging through the park' incorrectly modifies 'a squirrel.' It implies the squirrel was jogging, not the speaker. The modifier is 'dangling' because the subject it describes is m…

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Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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