BB Writing Question--Help, Please!

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<p>The question is</p>

<p>In 1508, the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon--[the same] Ponce de Leon who later [would seek] the fountain of youth--landed on Puerto Rico [accompanied] by a small force.</p>

<p>The answer is E, no error, but isn't "accompanied by a small force" a misplaced modifier as it follows right after Puerto Rico. In general, I'm having trouble distinguishing between phrases that are misplaced modifiers and those that aren't. Any tips?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Modifier errors are really tested only in sentence improvement sections. There’s no way to change (D) that would put the modifier closer to its anchor, after all.</p>

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<p>Oh sweet–thanks!</p>