Question

A squinting modifier __________.


is placed too far away from the element it attempts to modify

always modifies a noun

requires both a subject and a predicate

is placed between two elements and could modify either

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. A squinting modifier is placed between two elements and could modify either.

A squinting modifier is a modifier which could modify the words before it or the words after it. It is usually an adverb. A squinting modifier can be considered a type of misplaced modifier.

An example of squinting modifier may be: Taking a moment to think clearly improves your chance