MISPLACED AND DANGLING MODIFIERS ANSWERS:
1. Looking back, we saw the dog following. OR We turned around and saw the dog
following us.
2. Lying on a stretcher, he was carried out by them. OR They carried him out lying on a
stretcher.
3. Flying out the window, the papers were grabbed by him. OR He grabbed the papers
as they flew out the window.
4. Stepping off the bus, I/we saw the shopping center just ahead.
5. Mollie came over with a piece of pound cake while I was playing the piano. OR While
I was playing the piano, Mollie came over with a piece of pound cake.
6. While asleep, the dog was bitten by the flea. OR The sleeping dog was bitten by the
flea.
7. I called five times to tell you about that TV show.
8. Dana managed to finish the enchilada although it was very spicy.
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