Smiling ear to ear, Jillian took the adorable puppy named Knuckles into her hands and hugged him tightly.

Which noun or pronoun does the participial phrase smiling ear to ear describe?

A. Her
B. Him
C. Jillian
D. Knuckles

C. Jillian

Explanation:

Jillian is the one smiling.

C.

Explanation:

Most participle phrases used at the beginning of sentences are used to describe the noun closest to it - usually the subject. In this case, the subject is Jillian, and the phrase "smiling ear to ear" directly precedes Jillian.

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