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Identify the sentence with a dangling modifier.

A. While driving to the store, the rain started falling.
B. While driving to the store, she saw the rain start falling.
C. She saw the rain start falling while driving to the store.
D. The rain started falling as she drove to the store.

Explanation:

Option 1 creates a dangling modifier, implying that the rain is driving. Other options correctly attach the modifier to the subject.

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