Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers

"Dancing on his hind legs, the trainer gave a treat to the performing dog."

The sentence above is an example of a

• dangling modifier

• misplaced modifier

• correct sentence.

"Stranded at the airport, the travelers stared at the blizzard swirling outside."

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• dangling modifier.

• misplaced modifier.

• correct sentenece.

"At barely five years old, my family left the Philippines to start a new life in the United States."

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• dangling modifier.

• misplaced modifier.

• correct sentence.

"Immediately pleased by the offer of a new toy, the spoiled child stopped crying."

The sentence above is an example of a

• dangling modifier.

• misplaced modifier.

• correct sentence.

"Falling off the table, Liam reached for the jar of jam."

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• dangling modifier.

• misplaced modifier.

• correct sentence.

"Torn into pieces, Tiana threw the photograph into the trash bin."

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• dangling modifier.

• misplaced modifier.

• correct sentence.

"While shopping in the new music store, Eden and Rich found a great CD for their parents. "

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• dangling modifier.

• misplaced modifier.

• correct sentence.

"Jeremy taught me nearly everything I needed to know about taking care of a car."

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• dangling modifier.

• misplaced modifier.

• correct sentence.

"Frustrated by the noise at the open court, the library was the only place Brielle could concentrate."

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• dangling modifier.

• misplaced modifier.

• correct sentence.

"Working all weekend, Heart and Carlyn nearly earned five hundred dollars."

The sentence above is an example of a

• dangling modifier.

• misplaced modifier.

• correct sentence.