Modifiers

Which sentence is misplaced?

• Walking home, I found a watch

• I found a watch walking home

Which sentence is correct?

• She served cake on paper plates to the children

• She served cake to the children on paper plates

Which sentence has a dangling modifier?

• After finishing homework, I turned on the TV

• After finishing homework, the TV was turned on

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier ?

• The dog chased the mailman wearing a collar

• The dog wearing a collar chased the mailman

Which sentence has a dangling modifier?

• "While I was running down the street, my mobile fell down

• Running down the street, my mobile fell down.

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

• In my pajamas, I saw an elephant." 

• I saw an elephant in my pajamas." 

Which sentence has a dangling modifier?

• Before leaving the house, the lights were turned off

• Before leaving the house, I turned off the lights

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

• With a frown, the teacher handed out tests to students

• The teacher handed out tests to students with a frown." 

Which sentence is correct?

• While I was reading a book, the cat jumped on my lap

• While reading a book, the cat jumped on my lap

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

• He gave flowers in a vase to his mom

• He gave flowers to his mom in a vase."