Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
A. Adequate lighting is important for anyone who is studying or reading.
B. My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint.
C. The contented puppy sat by the sleeping young child.
D. Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law.
A dangling modifier is a phrase or clause that does not logically modify any word in the sentence. Example: "My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint." The phrase "that needed paint" is a dangling modifier because it does not clearly modify any word in the sentence.
It is unclear whether it is the truck or the garage needed paint.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.
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