Select the misplaced modifier in the paragraph. It is important to help keep the earth clean. Some people, as they drive down th
e street, throw garbage out the window. Fortunately, volunteers often pick trash up off the street with gloves. Taking recycling to the recycling center is a great way to keep our planet clean.
<span>The misplaced modifier is found in the sentence: “Some
people, as they drive down the street, throw garbage out the window.” The phrase
“as they drive down the street” is placed in the middle of the sentence. Its
proper position could be at the ending or beginning of the sentence such as: “Some
people throw garbage out the window as they drive down the street” or “As they
drive down the street, some people throw garbage out the window.” </span>
