Question

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Amber awed the judges when she was tumbling on the mat.

Amber awed the judges tumbling on the mat.

Amber tumbling on the mat awed the judges.

Tumbling on the mat, Amber awed the judges.

Answer 1

The answer is B. Amber awed the judges tumbling on the mat.

Answer 2

The sentence that contains a misplaced modifier is the second option.

"Amber awed the judges tumbling on the mat."

The word "tumbling" is a misplaced modifier since in that place of the sentence it is modifying the word judges instead of modifying "Amber."

A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies. As a result of the separation, sentences with this mitake often sound awkward, ridiculous, or confusing.