Exercises

	Writing Handbook Exercises

Dangling Modifiers Repair the dangling modifier error in each of the sample sentences (most often a dangling participle). A few sentences will require some rephrasing to make them grammatically sound. Write your finished sentences in the blanks provided. Example: Promoted from the ranks, routine administration and enforcing discipline were the responsibilities of non-commissioned officers. Promoted from the ranks*, non-commissioned officers* were responsible for routine administration and enforcing discipline. (The dangling modifier in the example sentence is here underlined; its proper subject is in bold-faced type.)

9. By not operating submarines, the enormous steps being taken in all facets of underwater technology could not be taken advantage of by Canada.


9. By not operating submarines, Canada could not take advantage of the enormous steps being taken in all facets of underwater technology.