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EXERCISE 12–7 Dangling modifiers

EXERCISE 12–7Dangling modifiers

In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that has no problems with dangling modifiers. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

Example

1 of 5

While working as a ranger in Everglades National Park, a Florida panther crossed the road in front of my truck one night.

While working as a ranger in Everglades National Park, I saw a Florida panther cross the road in front of my truck one night.

EXERCISE 12–7 Dangling modifiers - 1 of 5: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that has no problems with dangling modifiers. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

2 of 5

If residents follow the new recycling procedure, the city’s landfill costs will be reduced significantly.

By following the new recycling procedure, the city’s landfill costs will be reduced significantly.

EXERCISE 12–7 Dangling modifiers - 2 of 5: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that has no problems with dangling modifiers. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

3 of 5

Serving as president of the missionary circle, Sophia’s main duty is to raise money for the church.

Serving as president of the missionary circle, Sophia is responsible for raising money for the church.

EXERCISE 12–7 Dangling modifiers - 3 of 5: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that has no problems with dangling modifiers. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

4 of 5

After buying an album by Ali Farka Toure, the rich and rolling rhythms of Malian music made more sense to Silas.

After buying an album by Ali Farka Toure, Silas understood the rich and rolling rhythms of Malian music.

EXERCISE 12–7 Dangling modifiers - 4 of 5: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that has no problems with dangling modifiers. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

5 of 5

Opening the window to let out a huge bumblebee, the car swerved into an oncoming truck.

When the driver opened the window to let out a huge bumblebee, the car swerved into an oncoming truck.

EXERCISE 12–7 Dangling modifiers - 5 of 5: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that has no problems with dangling modifiers. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.