Question

Read this sentence.

Confused by the symbols, the map was useless.

Does the sentence contain a misplaced or a dangling modifier? Explain your reasoning.
Revise the sentence to correct the misplaced or dangling modifier. Remember, there are multiple correct revisions.

Answer 1

The sentence contains a dangling modifier. As it is written the modifier seems to be describing one. However, one is not doing the considering; instead, one is a candidate.

Answer 2

The sentence contains a dangling modifier. As it is written the modifier seems to be describing one. However, one is not doing the considering; instead, one is a candidate.