Underline the dangling modifiers in each of the following sentences.

1. To start your computer, turning the power on is the first step.
2. Before going to jail, the officers recited the proper statements.
3. Coming home from school, an accident occurred.
4. When eating ribs, Maria’s hands became greasy.
5. The gossip is horrible living in a small town.


1. To start your computer;
2. Before going to jail;
3. Coming home from school;
4. When eating ribs;
5. living in a small town

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Pick out the relative clause in the following sentence. He admitted that he loved her

a. He admitted b. that he loved her c. loved d. loved her

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Effective writers know to choose only the details that support a consistent

pattern of organization. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In general, what is the tone of this essay?

a. didactic b. self-congratulatory c. educational

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