In each pair of sentences, select the sentence that contains a confusing -ING modifier.
A) Ellen spotted the Wall Street Journal rushing past a newsstand.
B) Rushing past a newsstand, Ellen spotted the Wall Street Journal.

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The sentence "Ellen spotted the Wall Street Journal rushing past a newsstand" is confusing because it implies that the Wall Street Journal is rushing past the newsstand, which is illogical.

In Each Pair of Sentences, Select the Sentence That Contains