A dangling modifier occurs when a modifier

Ais used at the end of a sentence.
Bappears to modify something it shouldn't.
Cis not set off from the sentence with a comma.
Ddoes not contain a complete thought.

Verified Answer :

A dangling modifier occurs when it appears to modify something it shouldn't. The answer is option B. Dangling modifiers consist of words that do not clearly convey what it really modifies because the words are left out or misplaced; thus, calling it dangling.

Answer:

A dangling modifier occurs when a modifier appears to modify something it shouldn't.

Explanation:

In general, modifiers are words that change, describe, expand or explain a word as a part of the speech, they are adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, etc.. More specifically a dangling modifier is a modifier that is not in its correct collocation and may create confusions or misunderstandings according to which word is it modifying.