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Problem 9 - Entrance Test
Fix the misplaced modifier: 'Running quickly across the field, the ball was seen by the referee.'
A. The referee saw the ball running quickly across the field.
B. The ball, which was running quickly across the field, was seen by the referee.
C. Running quickly across the field, the referee saw the ball.
D. The ball was seen by the referee running quickly across the field.
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Correct: A
The participle phrase must modify 'ball.' Option A correctly repositions 'running' to describe the ball. Options B and D retain the dangling modifier.