In each pair of sentences, select the sentence that contains a confusing -ING modifier.
A) We admired the violet sprouting pink blooms.
B) Sprouting pink blooms, we admired the violet.

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The -ING modifier "Sprouting pink blooms" in sentence B is confusing because it could potentially modify either "violet" or "we admired." It's unclear whether the violet is sprouting pink blooms or if the subject (we) is sprouting pink blooms while admiring the violet.

In Each Pair of Sentences, Select the Sentence That Contains