Exercise One
Rewrite the following sentences to correct any misplaced or dangling modifiers. Two of the sentences are correct.
1. Jeff offered an apple to the horse that he had been carrying around in his pocket for two weeks.
2. Expecting a storm, we turned the boat around and headed for harbor.
3. Speeding along the lane on my ten-speed bicycle, a herd of cows flashed by.
4. I strolled cheerfully along as the freight train roared past me without a care in the world.
5. After passing her grade 6 English exam, the teacher congratulated the pupil.
6. At the age of 24, my daughter was born.
7. Judges are giving stiffer penalties if caught driving while under the influence of alcohol.
8. Hoping to arrive early enough for lunch, Jason did not bring any food with him on the bus.
9. Frustrated by the lengthy delay, the honking of horns began to be heard.
Exercise Two
1. Jason and Paulette stood and watched as the deer bounded away, hand in hand.
2. Mark handed the book to the woman that he had found lying covered with dust under the sofa.
3. I watched as the tent collapsed, horrified by what I had done.
4. When visiting my relatives in Toronto, the train is very slow.
5. Travelling by plane over long distances is much faster than going by train.
6. Disgusted at the number of mistakes I had made, the exercise ended up in the wastebasket.
7. Dressed in cap and gown, the graduates filed onto the stage.
8. Babbling and chuckling while rushing along, I was soothed by the sound of the brook.
9. A man was escorted out by the security guard who was drunk and disorderly
10. After barking and growling fiercely, the letter carrier raced off in terror.
Exercise Three
1. Writing carefully, the essay was finished in time to hand in.
2. My flesh felt creepy after seeing a monster movie.
3. At the age of four, my grandmother taught me to knit.
4. To do well in college, good grades are essential.
5. Crowded in the car, the trip was uncomfortable.
6. While still a student, a job offer was received.
7. After doing calculus problems for hours, John's foot went to sleep.
8. Driving over the hill, the ocean came into view.
9. Confused by complicated wording, the contract made no sense.
10. After clearing his throat, his voice sounded much better to me.
EXTRA QUESTIONS
1. When jumping the fence, the rider was thrown by his horse.
2. Please give the desk to Mrs. Wooten with the brass inlaid figures.
3. The team with the highest number of wins will capture the championship.
4. Diets are painful ordeals which help you lose weight.
5. Doctors and lawyers with white hospital coats are well-respected.
6. Designer jeans which cost a lot of money are worth the price because they last forever or at least until styles change.
7. Handsome men are loved by women with hairy chests.
8. While jogging down the street, a dog bit my neighbor.
9. An army which lacks proper equipment will not be an effective fighting force.
10. To enter the Olympics, an athlete must compete very hard.
11. Television influences children through its emphasis on violence.
12. Tommy with the red stripes is wearing a shirt.
13. Never buy a car from a dealer with a broken odometer.
14. Only give the book to Tony.
15. American writers who live in Europe gain new perspectives on culture.
16. The car was parked on the edge of a cliff which was rusty.
17. Country music is loved by many people because it praises simple virtues.
18. College students succeed in every aspect who work hard.
19. Hitting the tin roof, my sleep was disturbed by the rain.
20. Houses provide comfort for people with central air conditioning.
http://homepages.cambrianc.on.ca/tutorial/thetutorialcentre/writing/modifier_confusion.htm
http://www.towson.edu/ows/exercisedmm.htm
Rewrite the following sentences to correct any misplaced or dangling modifiers. Two of the sentences are correct.
1. Jeff offered an apple to the horse that he had been carrying around in his pocket for two weeks.
2. Expecting a storm, we turned the boat around and headed for harbor.
3. Speeding along the lane on my ten-speed bicycle, a herd of cows flashed by.
4. I strolled cheerfully along as the freight train roared past me without a care in the world.
5. After passing her grade 6 English exam, the teacher congratulated the pupil.
6. At the age of 24, my daughter was born.
7. Judges are giving stiffer penalties if caught driving while under the influence of alcohol.
8. Hoping to arrive early enough for lunch, Jason did not bring any food with him on the bus.
9. Frustrated by the lengthy delay, the honking of horns began to be heard.
Exercise Two
1. Jason and Paulette stood and watched as the deer bounded away, hand in hand.
2. Mark handed the book to the woman that he had found lying covered with dust under the sofa.
3. I watched as the tent collapsed, horrified by what I had done.
4. When visiting my relatives in Toronto, the train is very slow.
5. Travelling by plane over long distances is much faster than going by train.
6. Disgusted at the number of mistakes I had made, the exercise ended up in the wastebasket.
7. Dressed in cap and gown, the graduates filed onto the stage.
8. Babbling and chuckling while rushing along, I was soothed by the sound of the brook.
9. A man was escorted out by the security guard who was drunk and disorderly
10. After barking and growling fiercely, the letter carrier raced off in terror.
Exercise Three
1. Writing carefully, the essay was finished in time to hand in.
2. My flesh felt creepy after seeing a monster movie.
3. At the age of four, my grandmother taught me to knit.
4. To do well in college, good grades are essential.
5. Crowded in the car, the trip was uncomfortable.
6. While still a student, a job offer was received.
7. After doing calculus problems for hours, John's foot went to sleep.
8. Driving over the hill, the ocean came into view.
9. Confused by complicated wording, the contract made no sense.
10. After clearing his throat, his voice sounded much better to me.
EXTRA QUESTIONS
1. When jumping the fence, the rider was thrown by his horse.
2. Please give the desk to Mrs. Wooten with the brass inlaid figures.
3. The team with the highest number of wins will capture the championship.
4. Diets are painful ordeals which help you lose weight.
5. Doctors and lawyers with white hospital coats are well-respected.
6. Designer jeans which cost a lot of money are worth the price because they last forever or at least until styles change.
7. Handsome men are loved by women with hairy chests.
8. While jogging down the street, a dog bit my neighbor.
9. An army which lacks proper equipment will not be an effective fighting force.
10. To enter the Olympics, an athlete must compete very hard.
11. Television influences children through its emphasis on violence.
12. Tommy with the red stripes is wearing a shirt.
13. Never buy a car from a dealer with a broken odometer.
14. Only give the book to Tony.
15. American writers who live in Europe gain new perspectives on culture.
16. The car was parked on the edge of a cliff which was rusty.
17. Country music is loved by many people because it praises simple virtues.
18. College students succeed in every aspect who work hard.
19. Hitting the tin roof, my sleep was disturbed by the rain.
20. Houses provide comfort for people with central air conditioning.
http://homepages.cambrianc.on.ca/tutorial/thetutorialcentre/writing/modifier_confusion.htm
http://www.towson.edu/ows/exercisedmm.htm
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