In each group of sentences, choose the sentence in which the modifier refers to a word or word group it can lo

Stopped for speeding, the driver paid his fine promptly.

Stopped for speeding, a warning was all that was given.

Stopped for speeding, the ticket was not his first.

Stopped for speeding, the court decided against the driver.







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Received a day late, the payment was still accepted.

Received a day late, the secretary filed the outdated report.

Received a day late, the insurance company honored the payment.

Received a day late, the editor did not print the article.







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Rehearsing for the play, Julia read through her lines.

Rehearsing for the play, the lines were finally memorized.

Rehearsing for the play, the story was about a southern family.

Rehearsing for the play, the day of the performance arrived quickly.







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Joking around, the itching powder was very popular on the fifth grade field trip.

Joking around, Miki made a careless remark.

Joking around, a prank phone call was made.

Joking around, April Fool's Day was a success.







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Caught in traffic, Jorge listened to music.

Caught in traffic, the sound of car horns was deafening.

Caught in traffic, the appointment was missed completely.

Caught in traffic, the sun seemed to get hotter and hotter.







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Educated at Harvard, the company hired her immediately.

Educated at Harvard, Meredith was confident of her skills.

Educated at Harvard, the newspaper announced her award.

Educated at Harvard, the test she was given was simple.







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Holding on with both hands, the important folder was not lost.

Holding on with both hands, the child refused to give up his toy.

Holding on with both hands, the computer was not stolen on the subway.

Holding on with both hands, the bicycle was ridden safely.







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Timing it just right, Wael reached his sister's house at six o'clock.

Timing it just right, the classroom filled with students before the test began.

Timing it just right, the yellow light turned red after she went through the intersection.

Timing it just right, the plane was boarding when Wael arrived.







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Anchored offshore, the sailors grew restless.

Anchored offshore, the ship was not damaged by the storm.

Anchored offshore, the passengers enjoyed a panoramic view.

Anchored offshore, seagulls kept the crew company.







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Running like the wind, the gold medal went to Carl Lewis.

Running like the wind, the record was broken.

Running like the wind, the race did not last long.

Running like the wind, Juan was soon out of breath.In each group of sentences, choose the sentence in which the modifier refers to a word or word group it can lo
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