Exercise 48.3 Revising disruptive modifiers

EXERCISE 48.3

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.

    Question

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    Strong economic times have, statistics tell us, 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.

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    During finals an otherwise honest student, facing high levels of stress, may consider cheating to achieve a higher grade.
  3. The director encouraged us to loudly and enthusiastically applaud after each scene.

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    The director encouraged us to loudly and enthusiastically applaud after each scene.
  4. Michael Jordan earned, at the pinnacle of his career, roughly $40 million a year in endorsements.

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    Michael Jordan earned, at the pinnacle of his career, roughly $40 million a year in endorsements.
  5. The stock exchange became, because of the sudden trading, a chaotic circus.

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