27.1 Section Title
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You must read each slide, and complete any questions on the slide, in sequence.
Exercise S3-7
Dangling modifiers
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In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that has no problems with dangling modifiers.
Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)
Example
Question
27.1
Correct. The modifier While working as a ranger . . . modifies the subject of the sentence, I.
For more help, see section S3-e.
Sorry. The modifier While working as a ranger . . . dangles because it does not properly modify the subject of the sentence, panther.
For more help, see section S3-e.
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Question
27.2
Correct. The opening clause does not dangle because it names the actor, residents.
For more help, see section S3-e.
Sorry. the opening phrase By following the new recycling procedure does not properly modify the subject of the sentence, costs.
For more help, see section S3-e.
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Question
27.3
Correct. The modifier Serving as president . . . modifies the subject of the sentence, Sophia.
For more help, see section S3-e.
Sorry. The modifier Serving as president . . . does not properly modify the subject of the sentence, duty.
For more help, see section S3-e.
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Question
27.4
Correct. The modifier After buying an album . . . modifies the subject of the sentence, Silas.
For more help, see section S3-e.
Sorry. the modifier After buying an album . . . does not properly modify the subject of the sentence, rhythms.
For more help, see section S3-e.
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Question
27.5
Correct. The opening clause does not dangle because it names the actor, driver.
For more help, see section S3-e.
Sorry. The car didn’t open the window. The modifier Opening the window . . . dangles because it does not properly modify the subject of the sentence, car.
For more help, see section S3-e.
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