Complete the sentence that follows by selecting the blank line and choosing the -ing modifier from the dropdown menu. After completing the sentence, answer the questions that follow.

Nadia springs backward on the balance beam, appearing confident.

1. In the animation, the -ing modifier is "appearing."

2. Who or what is "appearing confident"?

A. Springs
B. The balance beam
C. Nadia

3. Which of the following corrects the sentence that appears with the animation?

A. Nadia springs backward, appearing confident, on the balance beam.
B. Nadia springs backward appearing confident on the balance beam.
C. Appearing confident, Nadia springs backward on the balance beam.
D. Appearing confident Nadia springs backward on the balance beam.