Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
A) After going to the movies, Pete was ready to study.
B) Trying to finish his physics homework, the hamster escaped its cage.
C) Knowing the hamster loved cheese, Pete left some by the door.
D) After several minutes, the hamster returned to the cage, and Pete got back to work.

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The modifier "Trying to finish his physics homework" is dangling because it is not clear who was trying to finish the homework. The sentence could be revised to "While trying to finish his physics homework, Pete noticed that the hamster had escaped its cage."

Which of the Following Sentences Contains a Dangling Modifier