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#GRAMMAR 8.11 REDO

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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.

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

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

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

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5. Draining the radiator, I replaced the antifreeze.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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