Question

Which sentence contains a correctly used participial phrase? A) Camping by the lakeside, the cries of geese kept me awake. B) After brushing on another stroke of fiery crimson, the canvas looked complete. C) Peering through the rain spattered window, the scenery appeared lush and verdant. D) Kicking the ball into the upper left-hand corner of the goal, the striker scored the winning goal.

Answer 1

The answer is D, because it implies that the striker is kicking the ball.

A is wrong because it implies that the cries of the geese are camping by the lakeside.
B is wrong because it implies that the canvas brushed on the stroke.
C is wrong because it implies that the scenery is peering through the window.