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#GRAMMAR 8.11 REDO

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Sentence #1: Driving in heavy L.A. traffic, my head started to pound.

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Sentence #2: Fishing for bass, our boat flipped over.

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Sentence #3: Crossing the border, my car was searched.

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Sentence #4: Searching my wallet, my missing credit card was found.

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Sentence #5: Before digging the hole, a shovel was located.

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Sentence #6: Reaching the finals, the game was won.

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Sentence #7: Playing skillfully, a touchdown was made.

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Sentence #8: Raising his hand, the question was answered.

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Sentence #9: Planting tomatoes, her knees got filthy.

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Sentence #10: In speaking for the committee, the issue was raised.

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Sentence #11: While running home, my heel came off my shoe.

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Sentence #12: Lost in the woods, survival was uppermost in our minds.

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Sentence #13: Lying on the couch, my snack fell to the floor.

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Sentence #14: Reading intently, her entrance broke my concentration.

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Sentence #15: Walking in the woods, a squirrel darted across the path.

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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. Walking along the beach, a shell cut Harry’s foot.

YES (contains a dangling modifier)

NO (does not contain a dangling modifier)

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2. Sleeping soundly, the alarm clock startled me with its harsh ringing.

YES (contains a dangling modifier)

NO (does not contain a dangling modifier)

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3. Working at my desk, the sudden noise was startling.

YES (contains a dangling modifier)

NO (does not contain a dangling modifier)

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4. Gloating over his victory, Bill bored the other wrestlers with his bragging.

YES (contains a dangling modifier)

NO (does not contain a dangling modifier)

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5. Draining the radiator, I replaced the antifreeze.

YES (contains a dangling modifier)

NO (does not contain a dangling modifier)

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6. Savoring each moment, Eileen and Tracy watched the sunset.

YES (contains a dangling modifier)

NO (does not contain a dangling modifier)

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7. After the journalist is more at ease, the person being interviewed might also relax.

YES (contains a dangling modifier)

NO (does not contain a dangling modifier)

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

YES (contains a dangling modifier)

NO (does not contain a dangling modifier)

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9. If you know how to pace an interview, the hard questions are more likely to be answered honestly after the interviewee has been caught off guard.

YES (contains a dangling modifier)

NO (does not contain a dangling modifier)

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

YES (contains a dangling modifier)

NO (does not contain a dangling modifier)

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.

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Dangling Modifier: Driving in heavy L.A. traffic, my head started to pound.
(5 Words)

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12.

Rewritten Sentence: Driving in heavy L.A. traffic, my head started to pound.
(I noticed)

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13.

Dangling Modifier: Fishing for bass, our boat flipped over.
(3 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Fishing for bass, our boat flipped over.
(while Grandpa and I were)

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15.

Dangling Modifier: Crossing the border, my car was searched.
(3 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Crossing the border, my car was searched.
(I felt overwhelmed as)

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17.

Dangling Modifier: Searching my wallet, my missing credit card was found.
(3 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Searching my wallet, my missing credit card was found.
(my mom noticed)

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Dangling Modifier: Before digging the hole, a shovel was located.
(4 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Before digging the hole, a shovel was located.
(Julio was done)

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21.

Dangling Modifier: Reaching the finals, the game was won.
(3 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Reaching the finals, the game was won.
(the Lions played their best and)

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Dangling Modifier: Playing skillfully, a touchdown was made.
(2 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Playing skillfully, a touchdown was made.
(as the visiting team was)

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Dangling Modifier: Raising his hand, the question was answered.
(3 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Raising his hand, the question was answered.
(Thomas spoke and)

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Dangling Modifier: Planting tomatoes, her knees got filthy.
(2 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Planting tomatoes, her knees got filthy.
(while Geraldine was)

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29.

Dangling Modifier: In speaking for the committee, the issue was raised.
(5 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: In speaking for the committee, the issue was raised.
(Victor grabbed a microphone and)

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31.

Dangling Modifier: While running home, my heel came off my shoe.
(3 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: While running home, my heel came off my shoe.
(I was)

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33.

Dangling Modifier: Lost in the woods, survival was uppermost in our minds.
(4 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Lost in the woods, survival was uppermost in our minds.
(we decided)

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35.

Dangling Modifier: Lying on the couch, my snack fell to the floor.
(4 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Lying on the couch, my snack fell to the floor.
(I turned and)

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Dangling Modifier: Reading intently, her entrance broke my concentration.
(2 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Reading intently, her entrance broke my concentration.
(while I had been)

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39.

Dangling Modifier: Walking in the woods, a squirrel darted across the path.
(4 Words)

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Rewritten Sentence: Walking in the woods, a squirrel darted across the path.
(Tanya saw)