Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

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Correctly placed modifier: I made nearly fifty dollars today.

Back

I made nearly fifty dollars today.

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Correctly placed modifier: When we opened the woman's leather purse, we found the missing keys.

Back

When we opened the woman's leather purse, we found the missing keys.

Front

Correctly placed modifier: I have only five minutes to talk with you.

Back

I have only five minutes to talk with you.

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Correctly placed modifier: Wearing only light shirts and shorts, we hiked through the forest.

Back

Wearing only light shirts and shorts, we hiked through the forest.

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Correctly placed modifier: The fans stood in line for twenty minutes to buy tickets to the show.

Back

The fans stood in line for twenty minutes to buy tickets to the show.

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Correctly placed modifier: We gave the old clothes that had been piled up in the basement to a local charity.

Back

We gave the old clothes that had been piled up in the basement to a local charity.

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Correctly placed modifier: After the movie, we ate Mexican food that was very spicy.

Back

After the movie, we ate Mexican food that was very spicy.

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Correctly placed modifier: Leaving quickly, I left my car lights on.

Back

Leaving quickly, I left my car lights on.

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Correctly placed modifier: To complete a degree in anthropology, a student must take at least two history courses.

Back

To complete a degree in anthropology, a student must take at least two history courses.

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Correctly placed modifier: After I explained I lost my wallet, the waiter allowed me to pay by check.

Back

After I explained that I had lost my wallet, the waiter allowed me to pay by check.