The following sentences are correct:
- <em>The Grand Canyon came into view as I was hiking along the trail.</em>
- <em>Walking toward the car, I could see that I had a flat tire.</em>
A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies or describes. In the two sentences provided, the modifiers are correctly put next to the words they are modifying, making the sentences to have sense and not to sound confusing.
Answer:
A. Establishing roads and park facilities.
B. Attempting to protect Yellowstone park.
Explanation:
Yellowstone Park was established in 1872. In this year, the first superintendent of the park was appointed. This was Nathaniel P. Langford. The second superintendent was Philetus W. Norris (1877-1882). These two early superintendents were essential to the sucess of the park. They were responsible for the establishment of roads (which remain as the Grand Loop Road) and basic facilities. They also campaigned against hunters, vandals, squatters and poachers.
More people use it as an adverb but can also be a adjective