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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.

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