Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
Class Practice
Modifiers Class Practice Is this sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? INCORRECT
• Christina enrolled in an animal training program after graduation which was organized by a circus.
Incorrect!
Modifiers Class Practice Something better…
• After graduation, Christina enrolled in an animal training program which was organized by a circus.
Good!
misplaced modifiers corrected
Modifiers Class Practice Is this sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? INCORRECT
Incorrect!
The veterinarian explained why a pet owner should not hit her kitten on Monday night.
Modifiers Class Practice Something better…
Excellent!
On Monday night, the veterinarian explained why a pet owner should not hit her
misplaced modifier corrected
Modifiers Class Practice Is this sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? INCORRECT
Bob trained a pig to use a litter box with love and patience.
Incorrect!
Modifiers Class Practice Something better…
With love and patience, Bob trained a pig to use a litter box.
Great!
misplaced modifier corrected
Modifiers Class Practice Is this sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? INCORRECT
Brushing your dog daily, his tangles are eliminated. • Who brushes the dog daily?
Incorrect!
Modifiers Class Practice Something better…
Right!
Brushing your dog daily, you can eliminate his tangles. dangling modifier corrected
Modifiers Class Practice Is this sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? INCORRECT
Working with animals of all types, the pay is not as important as the personal satisfaction.
Incorrect: a person must be working with the animals.
Modifiers Class Practice Something better… Working with animals of all types, I find the pay is not as important as the personal satisfaction.
Good!
dangling modifier corrected
Further Class Practice Chapter 3 Misplaced Modifiers (p.331-333) Activity 1--- No. 1, 5, 9 Review Test 1--- No. 3 & 4, No. 9 & 10 Review Test 2--- No. 2, 4 Chapter 4 Dangling Modifiers (p. 336-339) Activity 1 --- No. 3, 5, 6 Review Test 1--- No. 1 & 2, No. 9 & 10 Review Test 2--- No. 1, 3