Question

complete the thought to create a sentence with no misplaced or dangling modifiers.
falling from the sky all afternoon,

the rain kept the townsfolk off the streets.

the sound of the rain kept a steady beat.

the street was soon filled with puddles of water.

the townsfolk found ways to avoid the rain.

Explanation:

The modifying phrase "Falling from the sky all afternoon" must logically describe the noun it modifies.

• "the rain" is the only noun that can actually "fall from the sky"; the other options (sound of rain, street, townsfolk) cannot perform this action. The currently selected option is incorrect because "the sound of the rain" does not fall from the sky.

Answer:

A. the rain kept the townsfolk off the streets.