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Dangling Modifiers Worksheet Answers

This document provides examples of sentences with dangling modifiers and their corrections. A dangling modifier is when the subject of the introductory clause or phrase does not match the subject later in the sentence. For each example, the correction rewrites the sentence so the meaning is clear by making the subject of the introductory clause perform the action in the main clause. There are 10 sentences examples with dangling modifiers and their corresponding corrections.

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Dangling Modifiers Worksheet Answers

This document provides examples of sentences with dangling modifiers and their corrections. A dangling modifier is when the subject of the introductory clause or phrase does not match the subject later in the sentence. For each example, the correction rewrites the sentence so the meaning is clear by making the subject of the introductory clause perform the action in the main clause. There are 10 sentences examples with dangling modifiers and their corresponding corrections.

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Dangling Modifiers Worksheet Answers

Instructions: Read each sentence and identify the dangling modifier. Rewrite the sentence to correct the
dangling modifier so that the meaning is clear.

1.Dangling Modifier: "Racing through the park, the kite soared high in the sky."

Correction: "Racing through the park, I saw the kite soar high in the sky."

2.Dangling Modifier: "Hiking up the mountain, the view was breathtaking."

Correction: "As I hiked up the mountain, the view was breathtaking."

3.Dangling Modifier: "With a backpack on my shoulders, the trail seemed challenging."

Correction: "With a backpack on my shoulders, I found the trail challenging."

4.Dangling Modifier: "Reading the book, the story became more interesting."

Correction: "As I read the book, the story became more interesting."

5.Dangling Modifier: "Searching for my keys, the room was getting darker."

Correction: "As I searched for my keys, the room was getting darker."

6.Dangling Modifier: "Eager to learn, the teacher's words were listened to."

Correction: "Eager to learn, we listened to the teacher's words."

7.Dangling Modifier: "Dressed in a costume, the party was lots of fun."

Correction: "Dressed in a costume, I had lots of fun at the party."

8.Dangling Modifier: "Excited about the game, the players' skills impressed me."

Correction: "Excited about the game, I was impressed by the players' skills."

9.Dangling Modifier: "After finishing my chores, the TV show was watched."

Correction: "After finishing my chores, I watched the TV show."

10.Dangling Modifier: "Talking on the phone, the pizza arrived."

Correction: "While I was talking on the phone, the pizza arrived."

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