Exercise: Revising dangling phrases

EXERCISE 48.4

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

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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, information is now presented as entertainment.
  2. Trying to attract younger viewers, news is blended with comedy on late-night talk shows.
    Trying to attract younger viewers, news is blended with comedy on late-night talk shows.
  3. Highlighting local events, important international news stories may get overlooked.
    Highlighting 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, the journalistic credentials of newscasters may be weak.
  5. As an interactive medium, people can find information online that reinforces views they already hold.
    As an interactive medium, people can find information online that reinforces views they already hold.