Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
a)when mom saw the sofa, she said she wis...
English, 07.11.2019 21:31 heavendavis101
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
a)when mom saw the sofa, she said she wished she had picked out a different color.
b)the furniture store finally delivered our new sofa this morning.
c)lying on the couch reading a good book is one of my favorite summer pastimes.
d)the delivery men loaded our old sofa into the truck with the green plaid cushions.
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English, 21.06.2019 17:30
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English, 22.06.2019 02:00
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English, 22.06.2019 05:40
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English, 22.06.2019 09:00
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