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Exercise 19


In the following exercise, choose from the following:

 

(a) sentence has a misplaced modifier

(b) sentence has a dangling modifier

(c) sentence is correct

 

1. One of us could only go because there was not enough money for both of us.

(a) sentence has a misplaced modifier

(b) sentence has a dangling modifier

(c) sentence is correct

(a) misplaced modifier

 

2. Lisa and Jane found a house to rent within walking distance of the college with two bedrooms.

(a) sentence has a misplaced modifier

(b) sentence has a dangling modifier

(c) sentence is correct

(a) misplaced modifier

 

3. There are just enough tickets to go around.

(a) sentence has a misplaced modifier

(b) sentence has a dangling modifier

(c) sentence is correct

(c) sentence is correct

 

4. After scoring the winning touchdown, a huge celebration began in the city.

(a) sentence has a misplaced modifier

(b) sentence has a dangling modifier

(c) sentence is correct

(b) dangling modifier

 

5. In a hurry to get to the interview on time, my résumé was left in the back seat of my car.

(a) sentence has a misplaced modifier

(b) sentence has a dangling modifier

(c) sentence is correct

(b) dangling modifier

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