Misplaced Modifiers
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I saw an accident walking down the street.
I saw an accident as I was walking down the street.
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Coming out of the market, the bananas fell on the pavement.
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Eric went to Paris and just bought one postcard.
Eric went to Paris and bought nothing but a postcard.
Igor plans to go into politics, but Boris wants archaeology.
Igor plans to go into politics, but Boris wants to go into archaeology.
Rogers likes to go fishing, but Agnes prefers surfing.
Rogers likes fishing, but Agnes prefers surfing.
Rogers likes to fish, but Agnes prefers to surf.
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With his tail held high, my father led his prize poodle around the arena.
With his tail held high, the prize poodle was led around the arena by my father.
My father led his prize poodle, its tail held high, around the arena.
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Knowing little about chemistry, what he had hoped would be the formula to cure baldness blew up in Henry's face.
Henry knew little about chemistry and what he had hoped would be the formula to cure baldness instead blew up in his face.
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The new tax bill only guarantees protection for the rich.
The new tax bill guarantees protection for only the rich.
Both the errors in logic and that Yuka made several careless mistakes doomed her math grade.
Either Amy and Jennifer must finish the assignment within a week or report to the grammar police.
Amy and Jennifer must either finish the assignment within a week or report to the grammar police.
Correct this sentence: The company’s refrigerator held microwavable lunches for 18 employees frozen in the top compartment.
The company's refrigerator held microwavable lunches frozen in the top compartment for 18 employees.
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Fumbling in her purse, the keys could not be found.
Fumbling in her purse, she could not find her keys.
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Listening to loud music slowly gives me a headache.
When I listen to loud music, I slowly develop a headache.
Jamie was tall, rich, smart and thought a lot of himself.
Jamie was tall, rich, smart, and vain.
Costa Rican coffee is smoother, but there's more spicy flavor to Ethiopian coffee.
Costa Rican coffee is smoother, but Ethiopian coffee is spicier.
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Freshly painted, Jim left the room to dry.
Freshly painted, the room was left to dry.
Jim left the freshly painted room to dry.
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Without knowing his name, it was difficult to introduce him.
Without knowing his name, [name] had difficulty introducing him.
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The couple agreed during the family dinner they would announce their engagement.
The couple agreed that they would announce their engagement during the family dinner.
After finishing this grammar exercise I plan to play video games, to eat a healthful snack, and sleep deeply.
After finishing this grammar exercise, I plan to play video games, eat a healthful snack, and sleep deeply.
Silvia assured us that cotton candy will both be sold on the day of the carnival and during the following week.
Silvia assured us that cotton candy will be sold both on the day of the carnival and during the following week.
Why is YOLO an example of a misplaced modifier? Correct it.
You Live Only Once - YLOO!!!
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To beat the Polgar twins at chess, good strategy is essential.
To beat the Polgar twins at chess, you must have good strategy.
To beat the Polgar twins at chess, use good strategy.
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I told John when the seminar was over we should study for the upcoming exam.
I told John that we should study for the upcoming exam once the seminar was over.
Britt not only toasted marshmallows but she also ate them by the dozens.
Britt not only toasted marshmallows but also ate them by the dozens.
As the weather becomes warmer, tiny insects not only swarm but they land on Olive's neck as well.
As the weather becomes warmer, tiny insects not only swarm but land on Olive's neck as well.