Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers - SlideServe

Dangling Modifier Definition, Identification & Examples

Edit the following sentences to correct dangling modifiers. Most sentences can be revised in more than one way. Revisions of lettered sentences appear in the back of the book. Example: a student must complete To acquire a degree in almost any field, two science courses. a. Though only sixteen, UCLA accepted Martha's application. b. To replace the gear mechanism, attached is a form to order the part by mail. c. Settled in the cockpit, the pounding of the engine was muffled only slightly by my hel

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