Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

Front

Tonya was petting the cat eating a candy bar.

Back

contains a misplaced modifier

Answer explanation

This sentence indicates that the CAT is eating a candy bar. "Eating a candy bar" needs to be moved closer to Tonya.

Front

After the football game, leftover pizza went into the refrigerator.

Back

contains a dangling modifier

Answer explanation

The leftover pizza didn't take itself into the fridge after the game. Information is left out here.

Front

While singing a high note, the crowd clapped for the singer.

Back

contains a misplaced modifier

Answer explanation

The way this sentence is written, it seems the CROWD is singing the high note. "While singing a high note," needs to be moved closer to the SINGER than the crowd.

Front

Misplaced or dangling modifier in: 'While standing in line for movie tickets, lightning flashed.'

Back

While John stood in line for movie tickets, lightning flashed.

Answer explanation

The way the sentence is written, we don't know who is standing in line. That must be added in.

Front

The girl danced on the stage with curly brown hair.

Back

The girl with curly brown hair danced on the stage.

Front

The man walked the dog in a pinstriped suit.

Back

The man in a pinstriped suit walked the dog.