Which of the following sentences has a dangling/misplaced modifier?
A) Denver served pie to his guests on paper plates.
B) We have compiled a list of likely prospects.
C) Haven't we been here before?
D) Our house is old, and we plan to sell it soon to the highest bidder.
E) Joe told the children a funny story before they went to bed.

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In sentence A, "on paper plates" is intended to modify "pie," but its placement makes it seem like it could be modifying "guests," suggesting that the guests were on paper plates, which is a misplaced modifier error.

Which of the Following Sentences Has a Dangling/misplaced Modifier