For each of the following sentences, underline the misplaced modifier or the dangling
modifier. In the blank provided, write MM if you underlined a misplaced modifier and
DM if you underlined a dangling modifier.
____ Having only a few minutes prior to departure, it seemed best to skip dinner.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 2For each of the following sentences, underline the misplaced modifier or the dangling
modifier. In the blank provided, write MM if you underlined a misplaced modifier and
DM if you underlined a dangling modifier.
____ The smart phone almost rang 30 times.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 3For each of the following sentences, underline the misplaced modifier or the dangling
modifier. In the blank provided, write MM if you underlined a misplaced modifier and
DM if you underlined a dangling modifier.
____ A report was made about the holdup by the police.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 4For each of the following sentences, underline the misplaced modifier or the dangling
modifier. In the blank provided, write MM if you underlined a misplaced modifier and
DM if you underlined a dangling modifier.
____ She put her clothes back in the suitcase that she had not worn.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 5For each of the following sentences, underline the misplaced modifier or the dangling
modifier. In the blank provided, write MM if you underlined a misplaced modifier and
DM if you underlined a dangling modifier.
____ Before lighting the fire, the fire pit needed to be protected from the wind.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 6For each of the following sentences, underline the misplaced modifier or the dangling
modifier. In the blank provided, write MM if you underlined a misplaced modifier and
DM if you underlined a dangling modifier.
____ After finishing the book, the main character seemed somewhat conceited.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 7For each of the following sentences, underline the misplaced modifier or the dangling
modifier. In the blank provided, write MM if you underlined a misplaced modifier and
DM if you underlined a dangling modifier.
____ Barking furiously, I went out back to check on the dog.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 8In the blank, identify each group of words by writing IC for independent clause,
DC for dependent clause, and P for phrase.
____ Even though our medical bills were higher last year.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 9In the blank, identify each group of words by writing IC for independent clause,
DC for dependent clause, and P for phrase.
____ To dance gracefully.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word