Dangling Modifiers
1. We couldn't see eight feet in front of us in the foggy weather.
2. After reading the article "Keeping America Beautiful," a recycling program was organized in their neighborhood.
3. Before moving to San Angelo, Miami had been their home.
4. Convicted of stealing a loaf of bread for his sister's seven starving children, Jean Valjean was sentenced to five years in prison.
5. In order to win the election, I will need your support.
W. Which phrase is a dangling modifier in this sentence?
Architecturally striking, everyone is impressed by the new building's size and elegance.
A size and elegance
B everyone is impressed
C Architecturally striking
D by the new building's size
Which two sentences contain dangling modifier errors?
A After reading the article "Keeping America Beautiful," a recycling program was organized in their neighborhood.
B Convicted of stealing a loaf of bread for his sister's seven starving children, Jean Valjean was sentenced to five years in prison.
C Before moving to San Angelo, Miami had been their home.
D In order to win the election, I will need your support.
E We couldn't see eight feet in front of us in the foggy weather.