Transforming Dangling Modifiers: A Worksheet Guide
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Erie Community College**We aren't endorsed by this school
Course
EN 71
Subject
Management
Date
Dec 11, 2024
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1
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Modifier WorksheetCorrect the following sentences by changing the dangling modifier into a dependent clause. Rewrite the entire sentence in the space provided.1.Original- Fooling around, the lamps got broken.Rewritten– Fooling around, Daniel and I broke the lamps2.Original - Dashing through the snow, a stone upset the sleigh.Rewritten– Dashing through the snow, the reindeer upset the sleigh with a stone3.Original - Driving home, our car got a flat tire.Rewritten - While driving home, we hit a pothole which resulted in our car getting a flat tire4.Original - Waiting for my friend, the weather turned bad.Rewritten -While waiting for a friend, the weather got extremely bad5.Original - Taking out the garbage, snow started to fall.Rewritten - As I was taking out the garbage, snow started to fall.Complete these sentences.1. Since moving to Nebraska, I’ve learnt to appreciate the great outdoors.2. Before putting on a show, the production team does meticulous planning.3. While waiting for the Sears man, the neighbor and I chatted about our past experiences.4. By having the oil filter changed, the car will be able to run much smoother.5. On hearing about your divorce, we immediately gave him as much emotional support as possible.Complete these sentences.1. To appreciate the music, you need to listen with an open mind.2. To get a raise, you’d need to work twice as hard.3. To have a successful barbecue, we need plenty of food, drinks and activities. 4. To get to know people, I joined clubs as well as attended social events.5. To understand the stock market, we would need to start doing our research.
