Misplaced Modifier
Practice Exercise
Recognizing Misplaced Modifiers.
Instructions: Underline each misplaced modifier. If a sentence is correct, write correct.
1. The messenger spoke to the receptionist who delivered the package.____________
2. The golfer won the trophy wearing green golf shoes.____________
3. Our desire grew smaller to win the prize.___________
4. Reaching the menu, Hugh decided to have the steak again.___________
5. Finishing the dishes, we were ready to relax.__________
6. The kitten drank the milk that was hungry.__________
7. I hurried to open the gift happily surprised.___________
8. Sailing into port, my grandfather stood at the wheel of his beautiful new boat.________
9. Soaring gracefully over the treetops, I watched the hawk disappear from view.__________