Which new sentence corrects the dangling modifier in 'Walking down the street, the rain started to fall'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. As I walked down the street, the rain started to fall.
- Step 1: 'Walking down the street' must refer to a person.
- Step 2: Only 'As I walked down the street, the rain started to fall.' supplies a person and a clear clause.
Answer
As I walked down the street, the rain started to fall.
Why not the others: Walking down the street, the rain was falling on me.: the modifier still seems to describe the rain. The rain, walking down the street, started to fall.: the rain is still walking. Walking down the street, it started to rain.: the subject of walking is still unclear.
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