EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers

EXERCISE 12–5Misplaced modifiers

Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. Answers may vary.

Example

1 of 10

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

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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 - 1 of 10: 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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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 - 2 of 10: 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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Not every question deserves an answer. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - 3 of 10: 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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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 - 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.

5 of 10

The police only apprehended one of the suspects.

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The police apprehended only one of the suspects. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - 5 of 10: 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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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 - 6 of 10: 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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Not all frozen desserts are fattening. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - 7 of 10: All frozen desserts are not fattening.

8 of 10

Mountain goats have to nimbly and quickly cover treacherous terrain.

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Mountain goats have to cover treacherous terrain nimbly and quickly. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - 8 of 10: Mountain goats have to nimbly and quickly cover treacherous terrain.

9 of 10

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

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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 - 9 of 10: 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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Running at full speed, Natalie caught up to the bus. For more help, see sections 12a, 12b, and 12c.
EXERCISE 12–5 Misplaced modifiers - 10 of 10: Natalie caught up to the bus running at full speed.