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Answer Key

Misplaced Modifiers - Exercise 2
The underlined sections show the correct placement of the modifier.

1. Making only minimum wage, I earned nearly $2,000 last summer.

Your Answer:

Refer to the rule about misplaced words on the modifiers page for help.

2. The bus station which was made of red brick was located by a river.

Your Answer:

Refer to the rule about misplaced clauses on the modifiers page for help.

3. A fish that was considered extinct was found in the Pacific Ocean.

Your Answer:

Refer to the rule about misplaced clauses on the modifiers page for help.

4. The cowboy in a leather vest was thrown by the bull.

Your Answer:

Refer to the rule about misplaced phrases on the modifiers page for help.

5. On the telephone, Sam asked me to go for a ride.

Your Answer:

Refer to the rule about misplaced phrases on the modifiers page for help.

6. She was making a sweater that was warm for her lover.

Your Answer:

Refer to the rule about misplaced clauses on the modifiers page for help.

7. The results will be known only after all the votes have been counted.

Your Answer:

Refer to the rule about misplaced words on the modifiers page for help.

8. The contractors badly needed all kinds of artists to paint the mural.

Your Answer:

Refer to the rule about misplaced words on the modifiers page for help.

9. The opera singer with the robust voice was upstaged by the mime.

Your Answer:

Refer to the rule about misplaced phrases on the modifiers page for help.

10. The thunderstorm terrified the two small children left alone in the house.

Your Answer:

Refer to the rule about misplaced phrases on the modifiers page for help.

 

 

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