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Which sentence correctly places the modifier to avoid confusion?

A He bought a used car from a salesman with a broken headlight.
B With a broken headlight, he bought a used car from a salesman.
C From a salesman, he bought a used car with a broken headlight.
D He bought a used car with a broken headlight from a salesman.

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

In option D, 'with a broken headlight' is placed directly after 'car,' clearly indicating that the car has the broken headlight. In option A, the modifier ambiguously refers to the salesman.

💡 Why is D) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence correctly places the modifier to avoid confusion?" is Option D: He bought a used car with a broken headlight from a salesman..

The other options — A) He bought a used car from a salesman with a broken headlight., B) With a broken headlight, he bought a used car from a salesman., C) From a salesman, he bought a used car with a broken headlight. — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: In option D, 'with a broken headlight' is placed directly after 'car,' clearly indicating that the car has the broken headlight. In option A, the modifier ambiguously refers to the salesman.

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