Which of the following sentences avoids a dangling modifier?
A) Climbing up the rope, the frightened cat was brought down from the rooftop.
B) Though only twelve years old, the college accepted Stewart's application.
C) Raised in Australia, it is natural to miss the smell of the sea.
D) Although nearly finished, we left the play early because we were worried about our children.
E) By working hard, you can achieve your goal.

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Sentence E correctly matches the modifier "By working hard" with the subject "you," clearly indicating who is performing the action. The other sentences contain dangling modifiers where the modifier does not logically or grammatically modify the subject of the sentence.

Which of the Following Sentences Avoids a Dangling Modifier