Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? a. numerous trees of historical interest grow on the white house property. b. used mainly for receptions and balls, the east room is the largest room in the white house. c. the white house is made of virginia sandstone built in a classical style. d. the white house has been home to every president in american history except george washington.

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." again rainsford lifted the heavy knocker, and let it fall. the door opened then, opened as suddenly as if it were on a spring, and rainsford stood blinking in the river of glaring gold light that poured out. the first thing rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man rainsford had ever seen—a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist. in his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver, and he was pointing it straight at rainsford's heart. the details of this excerpt show that rainsford sees ivan as a(n) individual.