Modifiers
Fix the sentence: The boy fell down the stairs with an injured leg.
The boy with an injured leg fell down the stairs.
He moved on August 9, 2025, in St. Louis MO.
He moved on August 9, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.
Active or Passive: The mechanic fixed the car.
Active
Fix the sentence: After playing Minecraft throughout the entire period, the teacher scolded Luke Schmidt.
After playing Minecraft throughout the entire period, Luke Schmidt got scolded
My mother went to the supermarket, bought groceries for the week then came home.
My mother went to the supermarket, bought groceries for the week, then came home
Active or Passive: The game is being won by the football team.
Passive
Fix the sentence: Hanging out with friends, the snacks were handed out by Popeye Jones.
Hanging out with friends, Popeye Jones handed out the snacks.
In America the major four sports are football, baseball basketball and hockey.
In America, the major four sports are football, baseball, basketball, and hockey.
Active or Passive: The kitchen was cleaned by the cooks.
Passive
Fix the sentence: Walking toward the forest, the sun began to set
Walking toward the forest, I watched the sun set.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a place named “Zombie Town” which has fent addicts, and people on horse trank.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has a place named “Zombie Town”, which has fent addicts, and people on horse trank.
Change it to active voice: The car is carefully operated by the valet.
The valet carefully operates the car.
Why is this wrong: "Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on."
It implies the TV finished the work.
The Acc Language and Composition class will be taking a trip to Topica, Kansas with Kevin the lead singer, Dr. Towey, the guitar player, Sal Cahill the bus driver, and Rocco on drums.
The Acc Language and Composition class will be taking a trip to Topica, Kansas, with Kevin, the lead singer, Dr. Towey, the guitar player, Sal Cahill, the bus driver, and Rocco on drums.
Switch to Passive: The racer, driving a lightweight formula 1 car, will be competing in the 2025 Australia Grand Prix.
In the 2025 Australia Grand Prix, the lightweight formula 1 car will be driven by the racer.