Question

"*The following sentences contain dangling modifiers. Rewrite each sentence to eliminate the dangling modifier, rephrasing as necessary*

(If you can’t do all of them, please do the ones you can do. My teacher barely taught us on this)
A) While we were driving to Hartford, the storm that had been threatening finally broke.
B) After planting the seeds only last week, the appearance of some small green shoots amazed Frank.
C) To avoid further lawsuits, all models made after June fifteenth of this year were recalled and their carburetors replaced.
D) Seeing the long line at the box office, we knew the question was not whether we could get four tickets, but whether we could get any at all.
E) When introduced, Motor Trend magazine said the Fantasy combined fuel economy with the latest in engineering.
6.) Because of a heavy weekend work schedule, my social life had come to a virtual standstill."

Answer 1

To correct sentences with dangling modifiers, ensure the modifier relates to the proper subject. Revised sentences include clear subjects with the modifier clearly connected, avoiding ambiguity and confusion.

Step-by-step explanation:

To effectively revise sentences with dangling modifiers, it is essential to identify the intended subject and make sure the modifier clearly relates to that subject. Here are the revised sentences:

As we were driving to Hartford, the storm that had been threatening finally broke.

1. Frank was amazed by the appearance of some small green shoots in the garden, only a week after he had planted the seeds.
2. To avoid further lawsuits, the manufacturer recalled all models made after June fifteenth of this year and replaced their carburetors.
3. Seeing the long line at the box office, we wondered not whether we could get four tickets but whether we could get any tickets at all.
4. When Motor Trend magazine introduced the model, it said the Fantasy combined fuel economy with the latest in engineering.
5. Because of a heavy weekend work schedule, my social life had virtually come to a standstill.