A dangling modifier is a word or phrase (often a participle or participial phrase) that doesn't actually modify the word it's intended to modify. In some cases, a dangling modifier refers to a word that doesn't even appear in the sentence. It is also called a dangling participle, hanging modifier, floater, floating modifier, or misrelated participle.
Rewrite the sentence so that its meaning is clear.
Example:
InCorrect: Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.
correct: Having finished the assignment, Anuprastha turned on the TV.
Incorrect: The suspects were interviewed right after the crime was committed by the detectives.
Correct: The suspects were interviewed by the detectives right after the crime was committed.
Incorrect: John was praised for his great accomplishments by his teacher.
Correct: The teacher praised John for his great accomplishments.
Incorrect: The student walked her dog in blue sweatpants.
Correct: The student in blue sweatpants walked her dog.
1. Leaves fell gently down on the grass with bright autumn colours.
2. After running home, the television was turned on to watch the baseball game.
3. By providing students the opportunity to interact with each other, they become more interested and motivated.
4. While reading The Grapes of Wrath, the characters evoke pity.
5. Before finishing breakfast, the oatmeal grew cold.
6. At five years old, my parents decided to move to a different town.
7. To see well, the lights in this room need to be adjusted.
8. On completing your group project, the next assignment is designing a web page.
9. The very happy ran fast.
10. Hoping to garner favor, my parents were unimpressed with the gift.
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