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Which sentence correctly places a modifying phrase?

A Covered in mud, the washing machine cleaned the dog's blanket.
B The washing machine cleaned the dog's blanket, which was covered in mud.
C The dog's blanket covered in mud the washing machine cleaned.
D Cleaning, covered in mud was the blanket.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The modifying phrase "covered in mud" correctly describes "blanket" when placed directly after it.

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