The answer is both a and b
I have a feeling it’s the first one. But I could be wrong.
Answer:
Yes.
Explanation:
Modifiers are words, phrase, or clause that gives information about another word in the same sentence.
The sentence "Though <em>exhausted</em> by the effort, I couldn't get the<em> iron gate to budge</em>, no matter how hard I pushed." is a modifier.
The person is exhausted. Why? Because they were pushing an iron gate.
Hope I explain it correctly.