Read the following statement and choose the correct answer from the options below. A modifier, which can be an adjective or adverb, or a phrase or clause acting as an adjective or adverb, should be placed as close as possible to the word it modifies.

The principle of .... states that, in proper sentence structure, a pronoun usually refers to something earlier in the text and must agree in number (singular or plural) with the thing to which it refers.

After the blond model wobbled precariously, she hit the runway with a thud and died.

The cat burglar, cunningly disguised as a mouse, was able to squeak through the fence undetected.

Which sentence illustrates the correct use of parallel construction?

Because Joe is a tennis instructor, some of our weekend guests expected him to give free lessons, while others simply pestered him for free advice.

Which statement about absolute phrases is false?

.... the bride leaned over and whispered to me that she was having second thoughts.

I didn't lie to my mother; I merely participated in a campaign of misinformation that was started by my brother.

Her boyfriend and she strolled leisurely on the beach and admired the sand castles left behind by local children