Modifiers Practice Identify whether or not the sentences below contain a dangling (D) or misplaced (M) modifier. Then, rewrite the sentence by placing the modifiers correctly. 1. While sweeping the floor, the stew boiled over on the stove.
2. The guide found the lion following his trail.
3. Chasing the stagecoach on fast horses, bandits were able to quickly bring it to a halt.

4. He went to the library wearing a leather jacket.

5. Hilda found the flowers hiking up the mountain.

6. My cousin went on and on describing the details of her wedding in the elevator.

7. To write correctly, proper English should be used.

8. After putting a new ribbon in the printer, my papers looked better.

9. Forgetting to buy gas, the car would not start.


10. A young woman knocked on the door wearing a suit and hat.

11. While washing his brother’s car, a scratch was discovered on the bumper.

12. Thinking of something else, the instructor's voice surprised me.

13. To understand our new policy, the LAC’s brochures were read.

14. While scuba diving in the ocean, a jellyfish stung me.

15. I heard that our school needs additional instructors on the television news.

16. By jogging five miles a day, a toned body was insured.

17. A man and his dog ran around the building with a red leather collar.

18. Hoping to make a profit, the stock market became Carol's interest.