Choose the correct sentence where the modifier has a clear and appropriate relationship with the word it describes.

having shopped for nearly six hours, the mall was unbearable.
after nearly six hours of shopping, the mall became unbearable.
after shopping for nearly six straight hours, i could no longer bear the mall.
after shopping for nearly six straight hours, the mall became unbearable.

1. while some people only consider the cute little bundle of fur, there are many daily rituals of pet ownership. 2. one of the biggest surprises of adopting a puppy is how much exercise it needs on a daily basis. 3. the cost of food, the veterinarian and general supplies is another surprise to many new dog owners. 4. adopting a puppy is a hefty responsibility. read the four sentences and determine which answer shows the most logical order. a) 1, 4, 3, 2 b) 2, 3, 1, 4 c) 3, 2, 4, 1 d) 4, 1, 2, 3