Question 3

My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint.

This sentence contains a dangling modifier because the phrase "that needed paint" is ambiguous and does not clearly modify the intended subject, which is the truck.

A) Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law.

This sentence is clear and concise, with no modifiers that can be misinterpreted. It straightforwardly conveys that the drivers are confused by the driving law, making it free of any dangling modifiers.

B) The contented puppy sat by the sleeping young child.

This sentence is also free from dangling modifiers. It clearly states that the puppy is sitting by the child, and there are no ambiguous phrases that could confuse the subject.

C) My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint.

This sentence contains a dangling modifier. The phrase "that needed paint" is intended to describe the truck, but its placement creates confusion, as it could also be misinterpreted to refer to the garage instead.

D) Adequate lighting is important for anyone who is studying or reading.

This sentence does not contain any dangling modifiers. It clearly states that adequate lighting is important for individuals engaged in studying or reading, maintaining clarity throughout.

Conclusion

The sentence "My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint" is definitively the correct answer because it contains a dangling modifier that creates ambiguity regarding what needs paint. All other options present clear and straightforward statements without any modifiers that could lead to confusion or misinterpretation.