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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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