Final answer:
The sentence in question contains a dangling modifier, as the introductory phrase does not logically connect to the noun that follows. Correcting dangling modifiers usually involves specifying the subject that the modifier is intended to describe, ensuring that the modifier and the subject it describes are placed next to each other in the sentence.
Step-by-step explanation:
The sentence 'Having read the book, the film will be a hit.' contains a dangling modifier. This is because the phrase 'having read the book' does not logically modify the next subject, which is 'the film'. The modifier is intended to describe a person who has read the book and anticipates the film to be a hit, but no such person is specified in the sentence, leading to the misunderstanding.
For example, a correct version could be: 'Having read the book, I think the film will be a hit.', where 'I' is the subject who has read the book. Hyphenation Examples: Here are the corrected sentences with proper hyphenation: I have nothing to wear for my job interview but a paint-splattered tie. Those ragged-old clothes I got from the attic were moth-ridden.
Shelia's cat brought home a mouse that was scared stiff but otherwise unharmed. The recycling bin was filled with empty plastic water bottles. Walter said I could use his, even though it was dog-eared and had missing pages.