Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

A Walking to school, the birds sang beautifully.

B While walking to school, Maria heard the birds.

C Maria, walking to school, heard the birds sing.

D The birds sang as Maria walked to school.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

In A, "Walking to school" modifies "the birds" instead of the intended subject (a person). This is a dangling modifier.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?" is Option A: Walking to school, the birds sang beautifully..

The other options — B) While walking to school, Maria heard the birds., C) Maria, walking to school, heard the birds sing., D) The birds sang as Maria walked to school. — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: In A, "Walking to school" modifies "the birds" instead of the intended subject (a person). This is a dangling modifier.

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Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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