Which sentence correctly places an introductory modifier to prevent ambiguity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Walking through the historic alleys of Cairo, the architect admired the Mamluk portals.
- Step 1: The participial phrase 'Walking through the historic alleys of Cairo' must modify the subject performing the action.
- Step 2: 'The architect' is the person walking, who correctly serves as the subject in the sentence 'Walking through the historic alleys of Cairo, the architect admired the Mamluk portals.'
- Step 3: In the other three sentences, the subjects are 'portals' or 'admiration', which cannot walk.
Answer
Walking through the historic alleys of Cairo, the architect admired the Mamluk portals.
Why not the others: All the other sentences feature dangling modifiers.
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