EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers

EXERCISE 12–10Dangling modifiers

Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. Answers may vary.

Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)

Example

1 of 10

At the age of twelve, my English teacher entered me in a public speaking contest.

Possible revision:

Question

k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
When I was twelve, my English teacher entered me in a public speaking contest. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. Answers may vary.: At the age of twelve, my English teacher entered me in a public speaking contest.

2 of 10

Although they appeared healthy, aphids were slowly destroying my prized rose bushes.

Possible revision:

Question

k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
Although my prized rose bushes appeared healthy, aphids were slowly destroying them. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. Answers may vary.: Although they appeared healthy, aphids were slowly destroying my prized rose bushes.

3 of 10

While sitting on a park bench chatting with friends, Quay approached me shyly and asked me for a date.

Possible revision:

Question

k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
While I was sitting on a park bench chatting with friends, Quay approached me shyly and asked me for a date. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. Answers may vary.: While sitting on a park bench chatting with friends, Quay approached me shyly and asked me for a date.

4 of 10

Although more expensive than the gas-powered car, Juanita decided to buy the hybrid.

Possible revision:

Question

k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
Although it was more expensive than the gas-powered car, Juanita decided to buy the hybrid. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. Answers may vary.: Although more expensive than the gas-powered car, Juanita decided to buy the hybrid.

5 of 10

Upon arriving at Turkey’s capital city, Ankara, the sight of police officers carrying AK-47s surprised me.

Possible revision:

Question

k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
Upon arriving at Turkey’s capital city, Ankara, I was surprised by the sight of police officers carrying AK-47s. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. Answers may vary.: Upon arriving at Turkey’s capital city, Ankara, the sight of police officers carrying AK-47s surprised me.

6 of 10

When flying on commercial airlines, smoking is not permitted.

Possible revision:

Question

k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
When flying on commercial airlines, passengers are not permitted to smoke. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. Answers may vary.: When flying on commercial airlines, smoking is not permitted.

7 of 10

Exhausted from battling the tide and the undertow, a welcome sight finally appeared in the swimmer’s view—the beach!

Possible revision:

Question

k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
Exhausted from battling the tide and the undertow, the swimmer finally saw a welcome sight—the beach! For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. Answers may vary.: Exhausted from battling the tide and the undertow, a welcome sight finally appeared in the swimmer’s view—the beach!

8 of 10

Dreaming of a future as a professional hockey player, Jack’s schoolwork was neglected.

Possible revision:

Question

k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
Dreaming of a future as a professional hockey player, Jack neglected his schoolwork. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. Answers may vary.: Dreaming of a future as a professional hockey player, Jack’s schoolwork was neglected.

9 of 10

As a graduate of Howard, it is my pleasure to recommend Celia Johnson for a merit scholarship.

Possible revision:

Question

k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
As a graduate of Howard, I am pleased to recommend Celia Johnson for a merit scholarship. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. Answers may vary.: As a graduate of Howard, it is my pleasure to recommend Celia Johnson for a merit scholarship.

10 of 10

By taking good care of myself, the flu never kept me from work this year.

Possible revision:

Question

k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
Because I have taken good care of myself, the flu never kept me from work this year. For more help, see section 12e.
EXERCISE 12–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. Answers may vary.: By taking good care of myself, the flu never kept me from work this year.