Which of the following is an example of a misplaced modifier?
A) I really enjoy lobster when I dip it in butter.
B) When dipped in butter, I really enjoy the lobster.
C) When I dip the bread in olive oil, I really enjoy the flavors.
D) The lobster is delicious when dipped in butter.

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In option B, the adverbial phrase "when dipped in butter" is misplaced as it modifies "I" instead of "lobster". The sentence implies that the speaker is dipped in butter and then enjoyed when in fact it should be the lobster that is being dipped in butter.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Misplaced