Which of the following phrases could lead to a misplaced modifier if not structured carefully?

The phrase "Rushing home" can lead to a misplaced modifier if the sentence structure does not clearly indicate what is being rushed home. A misplaced modifier introduces confusion about what is intended by the phrase because it can imply that the action of rushing is associated with the wrong subject or element in the sentence. For instance, if one says, "Rushing home, the rain soaked the family," it suggests that the rain is the one rushing home, which is nonsensical. Carefully placing the modifier right next to the subject it describes helps clarify the meaning—for example, "Rushing home, the family got soaked by the rain." This structure ensures that the reader understands who is performing the action of rushing and prevents ambiguity.

The other phrases also serve as modifiers, but they are less prone to misplacement as they typically indicate time or manner that is clearer in context when added to a sentence.