Question

Select the sentence with the misplaced modifier. The group of teens agreed that they’d meet at the mall after school. They spotted many interesting shops heading up the escalator. One shop had a great sale on summer clothes, and the teens loaded up their arms with outfits to purchase. The salesperson handed a receipt that was very long to each customer.

Answer 1

Answer:

D).  The salesperson handed a receipt that was very long to each customer.

Explanation:

Misplaced modifier is elucidated as the words or phrases functioning as modifiers which are inappropriately misplaced or isolated from the word it is describing or modifying. It creates a misleading or awkward effect in the sentence.

As per the question, option D exemplifies the sentence that contains a misplaced modifier as the modifier phrase 'that was very long' is improperly placed in the sentence. It is difficult to determine whether it modifies 'the actual 'receipt' or 'the 'customer(s).' Thus, it is unclear that the phrase modifies which noun and creates confusion. Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Answer 2

The correct answer is the last sentence, "the salesperson handed a receipt to each customer that was very long".