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Lesson (A)
Identify the dangling modifier in each of the sentences below. Then type
the corrected sentences in the spaces provided.
1. While driving down the street, the light at the intersection turned red.
2. Riding his skateboard, a dog chased Dave.
3. Slowly sinking beneath the skyline, we watched the sunset.
4. When trying to lose weight, snacks should be avoided.
Lesson (B)
Identify the misplaced modifier in each of the sentences below. Then type the corrected sentences in the spaces provided.
1. Jan searched for her hat under the bed that was missing.
2. The singer gave the girl an autograph who had sold a million copies.
3. They saw the baseball game eating hot dogs and peanuts.
4. Steve saw a rabbit in the yard reading a book.
Lesson (C)
Identify whether the sentences have dangling or misplaced modifiers. Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. Then type the corrected sentences in the spaces provided.
Passing the test, he treated himself to an ice cream
sundae with extra fudge.
The apple was thrown into the garbage with the brown
spots.
Working extra hours at the store, more money was put aside
for a rainy day.
The runner won the race from Kansas.
We heard that the roads were flooded on the radio.
The Answer Key is found in the Some Helpful Tools section at the bottom of this page.
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Language Arts: Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers - Lessons
