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Which sentence corrects the misplaced modifier in the original sentence: "Running quickly through the park, a squirrel darted across my path."

A A squirrel, running quickly through the park, darted across my path.
B Running quickly through the park, I saw a squirrel dart across my path.
C A squirrel darted across my path while running quickly through the park.
D My path was darted across by a squirrel running quickly through the park.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

In the original sentence, 'running quickly through the park' incorrectly modifies 'a squirrel.' Option B clarifies that 'I' was the one running, making the modifier grammatically sound.

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