EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers

EXERCISE 12–10Dangling modifiers

Edit each sentence to correct dangling 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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1 of 10

At the age of twelve, my English teacher entered me in a public speaking contest.

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Suggested revision: When I was twelve, my English teacher entered me in a public speaking contest. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling 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. - At the age of twelve, my English teacher entered me in a public speaking contest.

2 of 10

Although they appeared healthy, aphids were slowly destroying my prized rose bushes.

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Suggested revision: Although my prized rose bushes appeared healthy, aphids were slowly destroying them. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling 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. - Although they appeared healthy, aphids were slowly destroying my prized rose bushes.

3 of 10

While sitting on a park bench chatting with friends, Quay approached me shyly and asked me for a date.

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Suggested revision: While I was sitting on a park bench chatting with friends, Quay approached me shyly and asked me for a date. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling 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. - While sitting on a park bench chatting with friends, Quay approached me shyly and asked me for a date.

4 of 10

Although more expensive than the gas-powered car, Juanita decided to buy the hybrid.

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Suggested revision: Although it was more expensive than the gas-powered car, Juanita decided to buy the hybrid. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling 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. - Although more expensive than the gas-powered car, Juanita decided to buy the hybrid.

5 of 10

Upon arriving at Turkey’s capital city, Ankara, the sight of police officers carrying AK-47s surprised me.

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Suggested revision: Upon arriving at Turkey’s capital city, Ankara, I was surprised by the sight of police officers carrying AK-47s. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling 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. - Upon arriving at Turkey’s capital city, Ankara, the sight of police officers carrying AK-47s surprised me.

6 of 10

When flying on commercial airlines, smoking is not permitted.

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Suggested revision: When flying on commercial airlines, passengers are not permitted to smoke. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling 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. - When flying on commercial airlines, smoking is not permitted.

7 of 10

Exhausted from battling the tide and the undertow, a welcome sight finally appeared in the swimmer’s view—the beach!

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Suggested revision: Exhausted from battling the tide and the undertow, the swimmer finally saw a welcome sight—the beach! For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling 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. - Exhausted from battling the tide and the undertow, a welcome sight finally appeared in the swimmer’s view—the beach!

8 of 10

Dreaming of a future as a professional hockey player, Jack’s schoolwork was neglected.

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Suggested revision: Dreaming of a future as a professional hockey player, Jack neglected his schoolwork. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling 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. - Dreaming of a future as a professional hockey player, Jack’s schoolwork was neglected.

9 of 10

As a graduate of Howard, it is my pleasure to recommend Celia Johnson for a merit scholarship.

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Suggested revision: As a graduate of Howard, I am pleased to recommend Celia Johnson for a merit scholarship. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling 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. - As a graduate of Howard, it is my pleasure to recommend Celia Johnson for a merit scholarship.

10 of 10

By taking good care of myself, the flu never kept me from work this year.

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Suggested revision: Because I have taken good care of myself, the flu never kept me from work this year. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling 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. - By taking good care of myself, the flu never kept me from work this year.