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

-After planting the seeds only last week, Frank was amazed at the appearance this morning of some small green shoots

-To avoid further lawsuits, all models made after June fifteenth of this year were recalled and their carburetors replaced.

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Answer: After planting the seeds, Frank was amazed to see small green shoots appearing this morning, only a week later.

-To avoid further lawsuits, the company's executives issued a recall of all models made after June fifteenth of this year to have their carburetors replaced.

Explanation: Be sure that actions are clearly associated with the person or entity who performed them.

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