Dangling Modifiers Quiz

After centuries of lying on the ocean floor, the treasure hunters found the Spanish galleon.

The treasure hunters found the Spanish galleon after it lay for centuries on the ocean floor.

Watching carefully for hours, the flock of butterflies never arrived.

While I watched carefully for hours, the flock of butterflies never arrived.

Thirsty, the glass of water was swallowed in one gulp.

He was so thirsty that he swallowed the glass of water in one gulp.

Driving down the street, the park came into view.

As we were driving down the street, the park came into view.

Deciding to study more, the textbooks seemed more interesting.

The textbooks seemed more interesting after I decided to study more.

Incorrect use of a modifier

Correct use of a modifier

Having finished the housework, the movie was started.

Having finished the housework, Anna started the movie.

On her way home, Jane spotted her blue neighbor's house.

On her way home, Jane spotted her neighbor's blue house.

Having been cleaned last night, Anna could now wear her wedding ring.

Having been cleaned last night, Anna's wedding ring was ready to be worn.

Correct

Incorrect