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Correcting Misplaced Modifiers 2

Correcting Misplaced Modifiers 2

The following sentences contain misplaced modifiers. Identify the answer that best corrects the error.

For help with this exercise, see section 27a.

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1. The carpenter used a rotary saw wearing a plaid jacket.

The carpenter used a rotary saw, wearing a plaid jacket.

Wearing a plaid jacket, the carpenter used a rotary saw.

The carpenter using a rotary saw, it was wearing a plaid jacket.

Correcting Misplaced Modifiers 2: The following sentences contain misplaced modifiers. Identify the answer that best corrects the error. - 1. The carpenter used a rotary saw wearing a plaid jacket.

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2. The salesperson promised that the gadget would work in the hardware store.

The salesperson in the hardware store promised that the gadget would work.

The salesperson promised the gadget in the hardware store would work.

The gadget would work with the salesperson in the hardware store.

Correcting Misplaced Modifiers 2: The following sentences contain misplaced modifiers. Identify the answer that best corrects the error. - 2. The salesperson promised that the gadget would work in the hardware store.

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3. Geoff entertained the children dressed in a clown suit.

Geoff entertained the children dressed in a clown suit.

The children dressed in a clown suit were entertained by Geoff.

Dressed in a clown suit, Geoff entertained the children.

Correcting Misplaced Modifiers 2: The following sentences contain misplaced modifiers. Identify the answer that best corrects the error. - 3. Geoff entertained the children dressed in a clown suit.

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4. Worried about final exams, the film did not amuse the students.

The film, worried about final exams, did not amuse the students.

Worried about final exams, the students were not amused by the film.

The students did not amuse, worried about the final exams.

Correcting Misplaced Modifiers 2: The following sentences contain misplaced modifiers. Identify the answer that best corrects the error. - 4. Worried about final exams, the film did not amuse the students.

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5. Signed by his boss, Casey filed the documents.

Casey, signed by his boss, filed the documents.

Casey was signed by his boss and filed the documents.

Casey filed the documents signed by his boss.

Correcting Misplaced Modifiers 2: The following sentences contain misplaced modifiers. Identify the answer that best corrects the error. - 5. Signed by his boss, Casey filed the documents.