Question

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a misplaced modifier?

Around the corner the sign reads forty-five miles per hour.
around the corner
forty-five miles per hour
the sign reads
The sentence is correct as is

Answer 1

The correct answer among the given choices is the first option. The phrase 'around the corner' is a misplaced modifier in the sentence. Correct sentence should be "The sign around the corner reads forty-five miles per hour." In the sentence, the phrase modifies the word 'sign'.

Answer 2

Answer:

around the corner

Explanation:

The phrase around the corner should be placed after the word The sign, in this case you need to put the subject of the sentence prior to the adjective, that´s why the sentence should be written:

The sign around the corner reads forty-five miles per hour.

This way is easier to understand it and do not cause confusion.