. Explain what is wrong with the following sentence and revise as needed to correct the problem: “Swimming at the lake, a rock cut Sue’s foot.”
Was the rock swimming at the lake?
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How will you correct this sentence?
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The problem with the sentence is the misplaced modifier. The phrase "Swimming at the lake" modifies Sue's foot instead of the intended subject. To correct the problem, we need to clarify who was swimming at the lake.
Revised sentence: "While Sue was swimming at the lake, a rock cut her foot."