Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A She almost drove her kids to school every day.

B She drove her kids to school almost every day.

C Almost every day, she drove her kids to school.

D She drove her kids almost every day to school.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

"Almost" should modify "every day," not "drove." It suggests she nearly drove but didn't.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?" is Option A: She almost drove her kids to school every day..

The other options — B) She drove her kids to school almost every day., C) Almost every day, she drove her kids to school., D) She drove her kids almost every day to school. — are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: "Almost" should modify "every day," not "drove." It suggests she nearly drove but didn't.

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Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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