Correcting Dangling Modifiers 2

Correcting Dangling Modifiers 2

Each of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier. Select the answer choice that correctly rewrites the sentence so that the modifier refers to the word or phrase in parentheses.

For help with this exercise, see section 27b.

Question

1. Blinded by fatigue, the nest was finally reached. (eagle)

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Correcting Dangling Modifiers 2: Each of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier. Select the answer choice that correctly rewrites the sentence so that the modifier refers to the word or phrase in parentheses. - 1. Blinded by fatigue, the nest was finally reached. (eagle)

Question

2. Hoping for the best, the envelope was sealed. (Ling)

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Correcting Dangling Modifiers 2: Each of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier. Select the answer choice that correctly rewrites the sentence so that the modifier refers to the word or phrase in parentheses. - 2. Hoping for the best, the envelope was sealed. (Ling)

Question

3. Forcing her to wait, all the computers were being used. (other students)

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Correcting Dangling Modifiers 2: Each of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier. Select the answer choice that correctly rewrites the sentence so that the modifier refers to the word or phrase in parentheses. - 3. Forcing her to wait, all the computers were being used. (other students)

Question

4. Frightened by the sudden dark, the room was filled with whimpers. (the puppy)

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Correcting Dangling Modifiers 2: Each of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier. Select the answer choice that correctly rewrites the sentence so that the modifier refers to the word or phrase in parentheses. - 4. Frightened by the sudden dark, the room was filled with whimpers. (the puppy)

Question

5. Giving in, the fire was something he could not control. (he)

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Correcting Dangling Modifiers 2: Each of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier. Select the answer choice that correctly rewrites the sentence so that the modifier refers to the word or phrase in parentheses. - 5. Giving in, the fire was something he could not control. (he)