Dangling modifiers 4

Edit each sentence to correct dangling modifiers.

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1 of 10

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.
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2 of 10

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

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uuTt/HqJIE17L29a4kOKmjAZNBs=
Although my prized rose bushes appeared healthy, aphids were slowly destroying them.
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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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uuTt/HqJIE17L29a4kOKmjAZNBs=
While I was sitting on a park bench chatting with friends, Quay approached me shyly and asked me for a date.
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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.
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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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uuTt/HqJIE17L29a4kOKmjAZNBs=
Upon arriving at Turkey’s capital city, Ankara, I was surprised by the sight of police officers carrying AK-47s.
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6 of 10

When flying on commercial airlines, smoking is not permitted.

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uuTt/HqJIE17L29a4kOKmjAZNBs=
When flying on commercial airlines, passengers are not permitted to smoke.
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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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uuTt/HqJIE17L29a4kOKmjAZNBs=
Exhausted from battling the tide and the undertow, the swimmer finally saw a welcome sight—the beach!
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8 of 10

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

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uuTt/HqJIE17L29a4kOKmjAZNBs=
Dreaming of a future as a professional hockey player, Jack neglected his schoolwork.
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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.
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10 of 10

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

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uuTt/HqJIE17L29a4kOKmjAZNBs=
Because I have taken good care of myself, the flu never kept me from work this year.
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