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1. What's the problem with the modifiers in this sentence? Sneezing from the high pollen count, a clean handkerchief would come in handy.
2. Filled with an assortment of cakes, Josephine drooled as she peered into the glass display case because she hadn't had dessert in months. What is the misplaced modifier in this sentence?
3. Plans for a new road have finally been approved after three years of red tape to stretch across thevalley.
4. The farmers in the province were spraying their crops wearing protective masks.
5. While vacationing in Mexico, snorkeling in the bay was the most fun.
6. Correct or incorrect?Lying on the beach, thoughts of sun cancer entered my mind as I tried to relax.
7. Choose the best way to correct the sentence:In spike heels and a ruffled dress, the football captain was dazzled by the homecoming queen.
8. Find the correct dangling modifier below. After being shampooed, Trish was surprised by the carpet's new look.
9. To fix a misplaced modifier, relocate it next to the _____ it is supposed to modify.
10. What is the dangling modifier in the following sentence? "Jordan was ready for the game wearing a new uniform."
11. Does this sentence contain a misplaced or dangling modifier:Decorating for a party, streamers were hung up.
12. Grinning happily, the prize for first place was accepted.
13. Identify the misplaced modifier or dangling modifiers in the sentences.10. My dad said a bad word, incredibly lost.
14. The batter swung the bat forcefully extremely.
15. Is the sentence below written correctly?Covered in wildflowers, the elephant pondered the hillside's beauty.
16. Steve loved the little boats. What word is the modifier?
17. How can the following sentence be revised to eliminate the misplaced modifier error?The orchestra members prepared for the performance, who were tuning their instruments.
18. The captains of both teams forgot the words of wisdom that (his, their) coaches had given them the night before the championship.
19. To fix a misplaced modifier, relocate it as close to the _____ it is supposed to modify.
20. A(n) _____ is a word, phrase, or clause that modifies (or describes) another word and adds detail to a sentence.
21. As a young man, the radio was a new invention.
22. Representing the conservative point of view, she was rebutted by the liberals.
23. A pioneer in the field of neuro-linguistic programming, Richard Bandler's videos demonstrate ways for people to engage in meaningful self-improvement.
24. Which of the following is correct? Contains NO dangling modifier.
25. Choose the corrected dangling modifier sentence:Running across the park, the paddle boats on the lake appeared to be floating.
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