Ch. 40 Self-Study Exercise 15-2: Revising Dangling Modifiers (Lettered Questions)

EXERCISE 15-2 Revising Dangling Modifiers

Revise any sentences that contain dangling modifiers. Some sentences may be correct. Example:

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  1. Question

    Unpacking the suitcase, a horrible idea occurred to me.

  2. Question

    After fixing breakfast that morning, the oven might be left on at home.

  3. Question

    Trying to reach my neighbor, her phone was busy.

  4. Question

    Desperate to get information, my solution was to ask my mother to drive over to check the oven.

  5. Question

    With enormous relief, my mother’s call confirmed everything was fine.