Finding and Fixing Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

Choose the correct answer for each of the following items. For help with this exercise, see “Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers.”

  1. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    Annoyed by the flashing cameras, the limousine drove the celebrity away from the crowd in front of the restaurant.

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    Finding and Fixing Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers - Question 1
  2. Choose the item that has no errors.

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    Finding and Fixing Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers - Question 2
  3. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    Talking on his cell phone, his shopping cart rolled over my foot.

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    Finding and Fixing Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers - Question 3
  4. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    I only bought two tickets to the game, so one of the three of us cannot go.

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    Finding and Fixing Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers - Question 4