Correcting Dangling Modifiers

For each of the following sentences, choose the revision that best addresses the dangling modifier. If a sentence needs no revision, choose Correct.

For help with this exercise, see Chapter 22.

example

When selling a used car, a resale will bring a better price than a trade-in.

a. When selling a used car, the owner will get a better price for a resale than a trade-in.

b. A resale will bring a better price than a trade-in when selling a used car.

c. Correct

  1. Question

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    Correcting Dangling Modifiers - For each of the following sentences, choose the revision that best addresses the dangling modifier. If a sentence needs no revision, choose Correct.: When trading in a used car, a buyer will offer a better price if the car is clean.

  2. Question

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    Correcting Dangling Modifiers - For each of the following sentences, choose the revision that best addresses the dangling modifier. If a sentence needs no revision, choose Correct.: Hiring a professional detailer, a used car can be given a more polished appearance.

  3. Question

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    Correcting Dangling Modifiers - For each of the following sentences, choose the revision that best addresses the dangling modifier. If a sentence needs no revision, choose Correct.: Looking like new, the owner can get the best price for a trade-in or a resale.

  4. Question

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    Correcting Dangling Modifiers - For each of the following sentences, choose the revision that best addresses the dangling modifier. If a sentence needs no revision, choose Correct.: With essential repairs completed, a used car should be in good working order to be sold.

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    Correcting Dangling Modifiers - For each of the following sentences, choose the revision that best addresses the dangling modifier. If a sentence needs no revision, choose Correct.: Approved as safe and drivable by a reputable mechanic, minor mechanical problems may not have to be fixed.

  6. Question

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    Correcting Dangling Modifiers - For each of the following sentences, choose the revision that best addresses the dangling modifier. If a sentence needs no revision, choose Correct.: To win points for honesty, prospective buyers should know about a used car’s minor problems.

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    Correcting Dangling Modifiers - For each of the following sentences, choose the revision that best addresses the dangling modifier. If a sentence needs no revision, choose Correct.: By deducting the cost of minor repairs from the asking price, a buyer can be fair with the owner.

  8. Question

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    Correcting Dangling Modifiers - For each of the following sentences, choose the revision that best addresses the dangling modifier. If a sentence needs no revision, choose Correct.: No matter how expensive, decorative lighting and other details usually do not add to the value of a car.

  9. Question

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    Correcting Dangling Modifiers - For each of the following sentences, choose the revision that best addresses the dangling modifier. If a sentence needs no revision, choose Correct.: With higher than usual mileage, the owner may have to reduce the asking price.

  10. Question

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    Correcting Dangling Modifiers - For each of the following sentences, choose the revision that best addresses the dangling modifier. If a sentence needs no revision, choose Correct.: Advertising in a local newspaper, a used car is likely to reach the target market.