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2. Correct the misplaced modifier in this sentence. Churning in the Atlantic Ocean, we anxiously watched the weather report for information about the hurricane.

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We anxiously watched the weather report for information about the hurricane churning in the Atlantic Ocean.

Since the hurricane is what's churning, it needs to be placed closer to the phrase for clarity.

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