Identifying Dangling Modifiers

Decide whether each of the sentences below contains a dangling modifier. If it does, choose the answer “Dangling modifier.” If the sentence is correct as written, choose “Correct.”

For help with this exercise, see section 23a of Foundations First, Fifth Edition.

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    Identifying Dangling Modifiers: Decide whether each of the sentences below contains a dangling modifier. If it does, choose the answer “Dangling modifier.” If the sentence is correct as written, choose “Correct.” - Offered a chance to go to college, the diner seemed like a good way to earn some extra money.

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    Identifying Dangling Modifiers: Decide whether each of the sentences below contains a dangling modifier. If it does, choose the answer “Dangling modifier.” If the sentence is correct as written, choose “Correct.” - Working the lunch hour, the staff had to run from place to place.

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    Identifying Dangling Modifiers: Decide whether each of the sentences below contains a dangling modifier. If it does, choose the answer “Dangling modifier.” If the sentence is correct as written, choose “Correct.” - Avoiding the soup of the day, grilled cheese sandwiches were a popular choice.

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    Identifying Dangling Modifiers: Decide whether each of the sentences below contains a dangling modifier. If it does, choose the answer “Dangling modifier.” If the sentence is correct as written, choose “Correct.” - Leaving a very small tip, the angry waiter tossed the coins on the floor.

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    Identifying Dangling Modifiers: Decide whether each of the sentences below contains a dangling modifier. If it does, choose the answer “Dangling modifier.” If the sentence is correct as written, choose “Correct.” - Slopped all over the floor, the coffee became a slippery hazard.

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    Identifying Dangling Modifiers: Decide whether each of the sentences below contains a dangling modifier. If it does, choose the answer “Dangling modifier.” If the sentence is correct as written, choose “Correct.” - Offering refills without being asked, the oldest waiter pleased every customer.

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    Identifying Dangling Modifiers: Decide whether each of the sentences below contains a dangling modifier. If it does, choose the answer “Dangling modifier.” If the sentence is correct as written, choose “Correct.” - Smoking in the restroom, the fire alarms went off.

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    Identifying Dangling Modifiers: Decide whether each of the sentences below contains a dangling modifier. If it does, choose the answer “Dangling modifier.” If the sentence is correct as written, choose “Correct.” - Emptied without warning, one customer had just gotten his order.

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