EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers

EXERCISE 12–5Misplaced modifiers

Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time.

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The architect will design a library for the professor using environmentally friendly materials.

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Suggested revision: Using environmentally friendly materials, the architect will design a library for the professor. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The architect will design a library for the professor using environmentally friendly materials.

2 of 10

The tycoon owned newspapers that made him the ruler of governments in his own mind.

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Suggested revision: The tycoon owned newspapers that in his own mind made him the ruler of governments. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The tycoon owned newspapers that made him the ruler of governments in his own mind.

3 of 10

Every question doesn’t deserve an answer.

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Suggested revision: Not every question deserves an answer. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Every question doesn’t deserve an answer.

4 of 10

The aging pitcher had finally, after four surgeries and a painful knee injury at the end of the season, decided to retire.

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Suggested revision: After four surgeries and a painful knee injury at the end of the season, the aging pitcher had finally decided to retire. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The aging pitcher had finally, after four surgeries and a painful knee injury at the end of the season, decided to retire.

5 of 10

The police only apprehended one of the suspects.

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Suggested revision: The police apprehended only one of the suspects. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The police only apprehended one of the suspects.

6 of 10

The Secret Service was falsely accused of mishandling the attempted assassination by the media.

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Suggested revision: The Secret Service was falsely accused by the media of mishandling the attempted assassination. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The Secret Service was falsely accused of mishandling the attempted assassination by the media.

7 of 10

All frozen desserts are not fattening.

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Suggested revision: Not all frozen desserts are fattening. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - All frozen desserts are not fattening.

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Mountain goats have to nimbly and quickly cover treacherous terrain.

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Suggested revision: Mountain goats have to cover treacherous terrain nimbly and quickly. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Mountain goats have to nimbly and quickly cover treacherous terrain.

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The mayor promised to get tough on crime on the steps of City Hall.

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Suggested revision: On the steps of City Hall, the mayor promised to get tough on crime. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The mayor promised to get tough on crime on the steps of City Hall.

10 of 10

Natalie caught up to the bus running at full speed.

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Suggested revision: Running at full speed, Natalie caught up to the bus. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Natalie caught up to the bus running at full speed.