HUNTER COLLEGE READING/WRITING CENTER
GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS
Sentence Structure: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
(Exercise B)

     Read each sentence carefully.  If the sentence is correct,
write C on the line to the right.  If the sentence contains a
misplaced modifier, write MM and correct the sentence.  If the
sentence contains a dangling modifier, write DM and correct the
sentence.

1.   Please give this watch with the brown stripes to the man 
     wearing a shirt.                                            ___  
                                                                       
2.   When diving into the water, a raft was hit by Jerry.        ___

3.   The car was bought from a dealer with shifty eyes.          ___  

4.   Every girl was ecstatic who won a prize.                    ___

5.   Because of his ability in math, the position of Chief 
     Accountant was awarded to Jerry.                            ___

6.   The Navy offers its recruits many opportunities.            ___

7.   Science has brought us many miracles which make our lives
     easier.                                                     ___

8.   To obtain a loan, the bank officer must be seen.            ___

9.   While driving a car, safety must be of first importance.    ___

10.  Foods which are low in calories often do not taste as good
     as foods which contain more calories.                       ___

11.  Avarice is one of the seven deadly sins which is greed.     ___

12.  We drove our car into a service station with a flat tire.   ___

13.  Television with its emphasis on violence corrupts young
     children.                                                   ___

14.  Terry bought a bike from Mrs. Smith with broken gears.      ___

15.  British writers gain new perspectives who live in America.  ___

16.  To swim the English Channel, endurance and strength are 
     required.                                                   ___

17.  Puppies are adorable with good dispositions.                ___
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