EXERCISE S3–5 Misplaced modifiers

EXERCISE S3-5Misplaced modifiers

Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Answers may vary.

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The architect will design a library for the professor using environmentally friendly materials.

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Using environmentally friendly materials, the architect will design a library for the professor. For more help, see sections S3-a to S3-d.
EXERCISE S3-5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Answers may vary.: The architect will design a library for the professor using environmentally friendly materials.

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The tycoon owned newspapers that made him the ruler of governments in his own mind.

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The tycoon owned newspapers that in his own mind made him the ruler of governments. For more help, see sections S3-a to S3-d.
EXERCISE S3-5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Answers may vary.: The tycoon owned newspapers that made him the ruler of governments in his own mind.

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Every question doesn’t deserve an answer.

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Not every question deserves an answer. For more help, see sections S3-a to S3-d.
EXERCISE S3-5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Answers may vary.: Every question doesn’t deserve an answer.

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The aging pitcher had finally, after four surgeries and a painful knee injury at the end of the season, decided to retire.

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After four surgeries and a painful knee injury at the end of the season, the aging pitcher had finally decided to retire. For more help, see sections S3-a to S3-d.
EXERCISE S3-5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Answers may vary.: The aging pitcher had finally, after four surgeries and a painful knee injury at the end of the season, decided to retire.

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The police only apprehended one of the suspects.

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The police apprehended only one of the suspects. For more help, see sections S3-a to S3-d.
EXERCISE S3-5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Answers may vary.: The police only apprehended one of the suspects.

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The Secret Service was falsely accused of mishandling the attempted assassination by the media.

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The Secret Service was falsely accused by the media of mishandling the attempted assassination. For more help, see sections S3-a to S3-d.
EXERCISE S3-5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Answers may vary.: The Secret Service was falsely accused of mishandling the attempted assassination by the media.

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All frozen desserts are not fattening.

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Not all frozen desserts are fattening. For more help, see sections S3-a to S3-d.
EXERCISE S3-5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Answers may vary.: All frozen desserts are not fattening.

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Mountain goats have to nimbly and quickly cover treacherous terrain.

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Mountain goats have to cover treacherous terrain nimbly and quickly. For more help, see sections S3-a to S3-d.
EXERCISE S3-5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Answers may vary.: Mountain goats have to nimbly and quickly cover treacherous terrain.

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The mayor promised to get tough on crime on the steps of City Hall.

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On the steps of City Hall, the mayor promised to get tough on crime. For more help, see sections S3-a to S3-d.
EXERCISE S3-5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Answers may vary.: The mayor promised to get tough on crime on the steps of City Hall.

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Natalie caught up to the bus running at full speed.

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Running at full speed, Natalie caught up to the bus. For more help, see sections S3-a to S3-d.
EXERCISE S3-5 Misplaced modifiers - Edit each sentence to correct any misplaced modifiers. Answers may vary.: Natalie caught up to the bus running at full speed.