Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.
A) Walking on the pier, Pietro's hat blew off.
B) Walking on the pier, Pietro lost his hat when the wind blew it off.

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In sentence A, "Walking on the pier" seems to modify "Pietro's hat," which is illogical because hats cannot walk. This creates confusion about what the -ING modifier is meant to describe.

Select the Sentence That Contains a Confusing - ING Modifier