EXERCISE 15-2 Revising Dangling Modifiers
Revise any sentences that contain dangling modifiers. Some sentences may be correct. Example:
Unpacking the suitcase, a horrible idea occurred to me.
After fixing breakfast that morning, the oven might be left on at home.
Trying to reach my neighbor, her phone was busy.
Desperate to get information, my solution was to ask my mother to drive over to check the oven.
With enormous relief, my mother’s call confirmed everything was fine.