EXERCISE 36.4

Revise each of the following sentences to correct the dangling phrase. Example:

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  1. No longer obsessed with being the first to report a story, information is now presented as entertainment.

    No longer obsessed with being the first to report a story, news shows now focus on presenting information as entertainment.
  2. Trying to attract younger viewers, news is blended with comedy on late-night talk shows.

    Late-night talk shows blend news with comedy to attract younger viewers.
  3. Highlighting local events, important international news stories may get overlooked.

    When news programs highlight local events, important international news stories may get overlooked.
  4. Chosen for their looks, the journalistic credentials of newscasters may be weak.

    Chosen for their looks, newscasters may have weak journalistic credentials.
  5. As an interactive medium, people can find information online that reinforces views they already hold.

    As an interactive medium, the Web offers online information that reinforces the views people already hold.