#GRAMMAR 8.11 PRACTICE (due date: Wednesday, May 24)

NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?
REDO CODE: ZRSMJ9

PART 1 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Decide if each sentence contains a dangling modifier. (10 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
          *There are EXACTLY five of each. 

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1. Chasing his brother, Ryan fell and bruised his knee.

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2. Feeling nervous, stomachs were queasy.

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3. Running scared, the bear climbed the tree.

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4. Slipping on the wet pavement, she broke her leg.

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5. Laughing hysterically, the story was repeated.

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6. While rafting, the supplies had no chance of staying dry.

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7. Catching sight of our friends, we waved frantically.

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8. While mowing the yard, the mail carrier’s horn announced his presence.

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9. Driving along the freeway, the deer ran into the woods.

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10. Needing a ride to the airport, Mrs. Wiggins called a taxi.

PART 2 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the dangling modifier in the original sentence. (15 points)
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to highlight.
          *Do not include any punctuation in your answer.

2. Rewrite each sentence to correct the dangling modifier using the information provided in 
parentheses. (15 points)
          *You must rewrite the entire sentence.
          *Use proper capitalization and punctuation.
          *You may not add any additional words of your choosing.
          *Do NOT remove the commas, add any new commas, or rearrange the commas.

Sentence #1: After smiling at his girlfriend, Achim’s solo went horribly.

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Dangling Modifier: After smiling at his girlfriend, Achim’s solo went horribly.
(5 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: After smiling at his girlfriend, Achim’s solo went horribly.
(the other guy started)

Sentence #2: Tired and hungry, a meal and a bed sounded good to me.

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Dangling Modifier: Tired and hungry, a meal and a bed sounded good to me.
(3 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Tired and hungry, a meal and a bed sounded good to me.
(being that I was)

Sentence #3: Smoking my cigar, a fire engine roaring around the corner.

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Dangling Modifier: Smoking my cigar, a fire engine roaring around the corner.
(3 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Smoking my cigar, a fire engine roaring around the corner.
(I saw)

Sentence #4: After drilling my tooth, my cavity stopped aching.

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Dangling Modifier: After drilling my tooth, my cavity stopped aching.
(4 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: After drilling my tooth, my cavity stopped aching.
(the dentist started)

Sentence #5: When fishing, my hook is always baited.

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Dangling Modifier: When fishing, my hook is always baited.
(2 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: When fishing, my hook is always baited.
(I make sure)

Sentence #6: Driving up the rock-strewn mountain, the tire went flat.

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Dangling Modifier: Driving up the rock-strewn mountain, the tire went flat.
(5 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Driving up the rock-strewn mountain, the tire went flat.
(as I was)

Sentence #7: While taking a shower, Jerry pounded on the door.

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Dangling Modifier: While taking a shower, Jerry pounded on the door.
(4 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: While taking a shower, Jerry pounded on the door.
(my brother had been)

Sentence #8: Riding in a swiftly moving vehicle, the landscape becomes blurred.

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Dangling Modifier: Riding in a swiftly moving vehicle, the landscape becomes blurred.
(6 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Riding in a swiftly moving vehicle, the landscape becomes blurred.
(since we are)

Sentence #9: To play the guitar well, practice is necessary.

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Dangling Modifier: To play the guitar well, practice is necessary.
(5 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: To play the guitar well, practice is necessary.
(for you)

Sentence #10: To become a good photographer, the camera must be used carefully.

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Dangling Modifier: To become a good photographer, the camera must be used carefully.
(5 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: To become a good photographer, the camera must be used carefully.
(if you want)

Sentence #11: In checking the records, the error became clear.

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Dangling Modifier: In checking the records, the error became clear.
(4 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: In checking the records, the error became clear.
(Brynn noticed)

Sentence #12: If heated, the chicken tastes better.

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Dangling Modifier: If heated, the chicken tastes better.
(2 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: If heated, the chicken tastes better.
(the sauce is)

Sentence #13: While treading water, the fish swim in lazy circles.

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Dangling Modifier: While treading water, the fish swim in lazy circles.
(3 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: While treading water, the fish swim in lazy circles.
(Maureen saw)

Sentence #14: Coming home late, the house was dark.

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Dangling Modifier: Coming home late, the house was dark.
(3 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Coming home late, the house was dark.
(the girls noticed)

Sentence #15: While hurrying to class, my briefcase dropped into a manhole.

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Dangling Modifier: While hurrying to class, my briefcase dropped into a manhole.
(4 Words)

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NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?

PART 1 of 2

1. Chasing his brother, Ryan fell and bruised his knee.

2. Feeling nervous, stomachs were queasy.

3. Running scared, the bear climbed the tree.

4. Slipping on the wet pavement, she broke her leg.

5. Laughing hysterically, the story was repeated.

6. While rafting, the supplies had no chance of staying dry.

7. Catching sight of our friends, we waved frantically.

8. While mowing the yard, the mail carrier’s horn announced his presence.

9. Driving along the freeway, the deer ran into the woods.

10. Needing a ride to the airport, Mrs. Wiggins called a taxi.

PART 2 of 2

Dangling Modifier: After smiling at his girlfriend, Achim’s solo went horribly. (5 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: After smiling at his girlfriend, Achim’s solo went horribly. (the other guy started)

Dangling Modifier: Tired and hungry, a meal and a bed sounded good to me. (3 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: Tired and hungry, a meal and a bed sounded good to me. (being that I was)

Dangling Modifier: Smoking my cigar, a fire engine roaring around the corner. (3 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: Smoking my cigar, a fire engine roaring around the corner. (I saw)

Dangling Modifier: After drilling my tooth, my cavity stopped aching. (4 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: After drilling my tooth, my cavity stopped aching. (the dentist started)

Dangling Modifier: When fishing, my hook is always baited. (2 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: When fishing, my hook is always baited. (I make sure)

Dangling Modifier: Driving up the rock-strewn mountain, the tire went flat. (5 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: Driving up the rock-strewn mountain, the tire went flat. (as I was)

Dangling Modifier: While taking a shower, Jerry pounded on the door. (4 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: While taking a shower, Jerry pounded on the door. (my brother had been)

Dangling Modifier: Riding in a swiftly moving vehicle, the landscape becomes blurred. (6 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: Riding in a swiftly moving vehicle, the landscape becomes blurred. (since we are)

Dangling Modifier: To play the guitar well, practice is necessary. (5 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: To play the guitar well, practice is necessary. (for you)

Dangling Modifier: To become a good photographer, the camera must be used carefully. (5 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: To become a good photographer, the camera must be used carefully. (if you want)

Dangling Modifier: In checking the records, the error became clear. (4 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: In checking the records, the error became clear. (Brynn noticed)

Dangling Modifier: If heated, the chicken tastes better. (2 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: If heated, the chicken tastes better. (the sauce is)

Dangling Modifier: While treading water, the fish swim in lazy circles. (3 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: While treading water, the fish swim in lazy circles. (Maureen saw)

Dangling Modifier: Coming home late, the house was dark. (3 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: Coming home late, the house was dark. (the girls noticed)

Dangling Modifier: While hurrying to class, my briefcase dropped into a manhole. (4 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: While hurrying to class, my briefcase dropped into a manhole. (I was)

Dangling Modifier: After smiling at his girlfriend, Achim’s solo went horribly.
(5 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: After smiling at his girlfriend, Achim’s solo went horribly.
(the other guy started)

Dangling Modifier: Tired and hungry, a meal and a bed sounded good to me.
(3 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: Tired and hungry, a meal and a bed sounded good to me.
(being that I was)

Dangling Modifier: Smoking my cigar, a fire engine roaring around the corner.
(3 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: Smoking my cigar, a fire engine roaring around the corner.
(I saw)

Dangling Modifier: After drilling my tooth, my cavity stopped aching.
(4 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: After drilling my tooth, my cavity stopped aching.
(the dentist started)

Dangling Modifier: When fishing, my hook is always baited.
(2 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: When fishing, my hook is always baited.
(I make sure)

Dangling Modifier: Driving up the rock-strewn mountain, the tire went flat.
(5 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: Driving up the rock-strewn mountain, the tire went flat.
(as I was)

Dangling Modifier: While taking a shower, Jerry pounded on the door.
(4 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: While taking a shower, Jerry pounded on the door.
(my brother had been)

Dangling Modifier: Riding in a swiftly moving vehicle, the landscape becomes blurred.
(6 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: Riding in a swiftly moving vehicle, the landscape becomes blurred.
(since we are)

Dangling Modifier: To play the guitar well, practice is necessary.
(5 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: To play the guitar well, practice is necessary.
(for you)

Dangling Modifier: To become a good photographer, the camera must be used carefully.
(5 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: To become a good photographer, the camera must be used carefully.
(if you want)

Dangling Modifier: In checking the records, the error became clear.
(4 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: In checking the records, the error became clear.
(Brynn noticed)

Dangling Modifier: If heated, the chicken tastes better.
(2 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: If heated, the chicken tastes better.
(the sauce is)

Dangling Modifier: While treading water, the fish swim in lazy circles.
(3 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: While treading water, the fish swim in lazy circles.
(Maureen saw)

Dangling Modifier: Coming home late, the house was dark.
(3 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: Coming home late, the house was dark.
(the girls noticed)

Dangling Modifier: While hurrying to class, my briefcase dropped into a manhole.
(4 Words)

Rewritten Sentence: While hurrying to class, my briefcase dropped into a manhole.
(I was)