Modifier placement: 'Running through the park, the squirrel was spotted by John.'

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Misplaced modifier — implies the squirrel was running through the park. GMAT tests dangling modifiers. 'Running' should modify John, not the squirrel. Correct: 'Running through the park, John spotted the squirrel.'

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A) Correct

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B) Misplaced modifier — implies the squirrel was running through the park

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C) Acceptable

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D) Strong

Modifier placement: 'Running through the park, the squirrel was spotted by John.'

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