EXERCISE S3–10 Dangling modifiers

EXERCISE S3–10Dangling modifiers

Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. Answers may vary.

Example

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

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When I was twelve, my English teacher entered me in a public speaking contest. For more help, see section S3-e.
EXERCISE S3–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. 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.

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Although my prized rose bushes appeared healthy, aphids were slowly destroying them. For more help, see section S3-e.
EXERCISE S3–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. 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.

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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 S3-e.
EXERCISE S3–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. 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.

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Although it was more expensive than the gas-powered car, Juanita decided to buy the hybrid. For more help, see section S3-e.
EXERCISE S3–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. 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.

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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 S3-e.
EXERCISE S3–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. 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.

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When flying on commercial airlines, passengers are not permitted to smoke. For more help, see section S3-e.
EXERCISE S3–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. 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!

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Exhausted from battling the tide and the undertow, the swimmer finally saw a welcome sight—the beach! For more help, see section S3-e.
EXERCISE S3–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. 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.

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Dreaming of a future as a professional hockey player, Jack neglected his schoolwork. For more help, see section S3-e.
EXERCISE S3–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. 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.

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As a graduate of Howard, I am pleased to recommend Celia Johnson for a merit scholarship. For more help, see section S3-e.
EXERCISE S3–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. 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.

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Because I have taken good care of myself, the flu never kept me from work this year. For more help, see section S3-e.
EXERCISE S3–10 Dangling modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. Answers may vary.: By taking good care of myself, the flu never kept me from work this year.