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Which of these sentences contains a dangling modifier?

A. Running late, the bus was missed.
B. Running late, she missed the bus.
C. She missed the bus while running late.
D. Because she was late, she missed the bus.

Explanation:

Option 1 contains a dangling modifier as it implies the bus was running late. Options 2, 3, and 4 clarify the subject correctly.

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