Review: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
Indicate whether each sentence does or does not contain a misplaced modifier or a dangling modifier.
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Flashing a huge grin, Ralph apologised for being late and then handed his grandmother a bouquet of lilacs.
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The surgeon was able to quickly and painlessly remove the stitches from Greta's forehead.
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After gathering wild flowers all summer and pressing them between the pages of a heavy book, the dried petals were ready for Teresa to make greeting cards to sell at the fair.
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We had almost watched the entire movie when suddenly the person behind us blurted out, "The doctor did it!"
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Before buying a new stereo, you should carefully consider what you need and what you can afford.
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I heard that he got married to a countess with a vast fortune in a small church in Italy.
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Covered with bowls of strawberries, plates of bread and cheese, trays of squares and cookies, and huge frosted cakes, the OK Dance Club had organised a magnificent tea.
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After borrowing from all his friends, he had barely enough money to pay his rent.
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To succeed in the engineering field, some technical writing ability is a definite asset.
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My best friend is starting a weight-gaining regime in two weeks of five meals a day.
Written by Frances Peck