EXERCISE 36.3

Revise each of the following sentences by moving the disruptive modifier so that the sentence reads smoothly. Example:

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  1. Strong economic times have, statistics tell us, led to increases in the college dropout rate.
    Statistics tell us that strong economic times have led to increases in the college dropout rate.

  2. During finals an otherwise honest student, facing high levels of stress, may consider cheating to achieve a higher grade.
    Facing high levels of stress during finals, an otherwise honest student may consider cheating to achieve a higher grade.

  3. The director encouraged us to loudly and enthusiastically applaud after each scene.
    The director encouraged us to applaud loudly and enthusiastically after each scene.

  4. Michael Jordan earned, at the pinnacle of his career, roughly $40 million a year in endorsements.
    At the pinnacle of his career, Michael Jordan earned roughly $40 million annually in endorsements.

  5. The stock exchange became, because of the sudden trading, a chaotic circus.
    Because of the sudden trading, the stock exchange became a chaotic circus.