Pick the option with a misplaced modifier:
ARunning through the park, John tripped.
BRunning through the park, the squirrel was spotted.CORRECT
CJohn spotted the squirrel running through the park.
DJohn, running through the park, saw a squirrel.
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
B implies the squirrel was running through the park (illogical context). The participle should modify the actor.
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