Grammar and Language Workbook

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Grammar
 Exercise 2
Underline each dangling modifier. Circle each misplaced modifier and draw an
arrow to the word it should modify. Write C in the blank if the sentence is correct.
Walking on the beach, the surf washed over our ankles.
1. Watching television, a show came on that Tricia wanted to see.
2. While tuning his guitar, a string broke.
3. Watching the sun set, the boats sailed across the water.
4. Every week while doing laundry, the detergent runs out.
5. Wearing her new dress, Linda entered the restaurant.
6. After waiting for an hour, Frannie’s name was called.
7. Writing my term paper, the printer ran out of paper.
8. While delivering the new sofa, a muddy footprint was left on the carpet.
9. Unable to start his car, a taxi took Jack to the airport.
10. Walking across the bridge, the hotel could be seen.
11. Shopping in a crowded store, my mother’s wallet was stolen.
12. My sister missed an entire week of swimming with the chicken pox.
13. Filling the birdfeeder, a chickadee appeared.
14. I was invited to the impressionist exhibit by Tannie.
15. To win basketball games, practice sessions must be attended.
16. Unable to attend the out-of-town wedding, I sent a gift.
17. Driving in fog, the tail lights of the car in front of Stephen were hard to see.
18. After reading this book, a fence will be easy to build.
19. Walking across the frozen pond, the ice broke. 
20. A dog should be treated by a veterinarian if he has worms.
 Exercise 3 
Insert a vertical line to indicate where the word only should be placed to make