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Lesson 9.5 Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
(pp. 233-234)
EXERCISE 1 Recognizing Modifier Problems
Circle the misplaced or dangling modifiers in the sentences below. If a sentence has
no misplaced or dangling modifiers, write C.
1. Driving six hours, the trip to San Francisco was a lot of fun.
2. On our first day there, we visited Fisherman's Wharf.
3. Filled with shops and restaurants, the area was full of unusual sights.
4. Tied to the longest dock, my mother saw a 35-foot fishing boat.
5. We noticed two artists who were sketching the Golden Gate Bridge.
6. Watching for whales, the pier was crowded with tourists.
7. The sea lions amused my brothers sliding into the water.
8. Brightly colored kites soared among the clouds with long paper tails.
9. Balancing a bicycle on his head, my grandpa saw a man juggling swords.
10. We all enjoyed a boat tour around relaxing Alcatraz Island.

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A dangling modifier is a phrase or a word or group of words that modifies another word that is not explicitly indicated in the sentence.

What are the dangling modifiers in the sentences below?

The dangling modifiers are underlined as follows:

1. Driving six hours, the trip to San Francisco was a lot of fun. (who drove for six hours?)

2. On our first day there, we visited Fisherman's Wharf. (The location of the place and the visitors are not defined)

3. Filled with shops and restaurants, the area was full of unusual sights. (The area is undefined).

4. Tied to the longest dock, my mother saw a 35-foot fishing boat. (What was tied to the longest dock?)

5. We noticed two artists who were sketching the Golden Gate Bridge. (C)

6. Watching for whales, the pier was crowded with tourists. (Hanging)

7. The sea lions amused my brothers by sliding into the water. (C)

8. Brightly colored kites soared among the clouds with long paper trails. (C)

9. Balancing a bicycle on his head, my grandpa saw a man juggling swords. (This is hanging)

10. We all enjoyed a boat tour around relaxing Alcatraz Island.

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