Has the -ing modifier been placed correctly in the following sentences? Select the letter of the correct answer.
-Scratching at my basement door, I found a scrawny lost pup.

Question

Has the -ing modifier been placed correctly in the following sentences? Select the letter of the correct answer. -Scratching at my basement door, I found a scrawny lost pup. A) correct B) incorrect

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The modifier "Scratching at my basement door" incorrectly suggests that "I" was doing the scratching, rather than the pup. The sentence should be rephrased for clarity.

Has the -ing Modifier Been Placed Correctly in the Following