For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The horses pranced at the starting gate. The horses were eager to start the race.
A) The horses were eager to start the race prancing at the starting gate.
B) Prancing at the starting gate, the horses were eager to start the race.

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The correct combination using an -ING modifier is "Prancing at the starting gate, the horses were eager to start the race." This sentence correctly uses "Prancing" to modify the main clause, indicating the action the horses were doing while being eager to start the race.

For Each of the Following Pairs of Sentences, Select the Answer