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In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that has no problems with dangling modifiers.

For help with this exercise, see Dangling modifiers.

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◯ While working as a ranger in Everglades National Park, a Florida panther crossed the road in front of my truck one night.
◯ While working as a ranger in Everglades National Park, I saw a Florida panther cross the road in front of my truck one night.
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◯ If residents follow the new recycling procedure, the city’s landfill costs will be reduced significantly.
◯ By following the new recycling procedure, the city’s landfill costs will be reduced significantly.
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◯ Serving as president of the missionary circle, Sophia’s main duty is to raise money for the church.
◯ Serving as president of the missionary circle, Sophia is responsible for raising money for the church.
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◯ After buying an album by Ali Farka Toure, the rich and rolling rhythms of Malian music made more sense to Silas.
◯ After buying an album by Ali Farka Toure, Silas understood the rich and rolling rhythms of Malian music.
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◯ Opening the window to let out a huge bumblebee, the car swerved into an oncoming truck.
◯ When the driver opened the window to let out a huge bumblebee, the car swerved into an oncoming truck.
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