Question

identify the misplaced modifier in this sentence: covered in syrup, the waiter served the pancakes to the customer. a covered in syrup b the waiter c served the pancakes d to the customer

Explanation:

A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies or describes. In the sentence "Covered in syrup, the waiter served the pancakes to the customer," the phrase "Covered in syrup" is intended to modify "the pancakes," but its placement makes it seem like it modifies "the waiter," which is illogical. So the misplaced modifier is "Covered in syrup".

Answer:

A. Covered in syrup