Avoiding Misplaced Participial Phrases

Directions:

Rewrite the sentences below to correct the misplaced participial phrases. Also make any other changes you think are necessary.

Example:

Claiming she never wins anything, the lottery ticket was thrown away by Zoraida.

Claiming she never wins anything, Zoraida threw away the lottery ticket.

1.      Containing a bullet pouch, mace holder, pen holder, and handcuff case, a policeman wears a belt that stores much more than a gun.

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2.      Putting in many extra hours at the supermarket, the fire company is no longer Gary’s first priority.

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3.      Changing the designs of U.S. coins, millions of dollars would probably be raised through sales to coin collectors by the government.

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4.      Now believed to be Iceland, the Romans called a land north of Britian Ultima Thule.

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5.      Spreading drops of honey through the hive and fanning them with their wings, the amount of water in nectar is reduced by bees.

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6.      Considering the Bacharach’s property too small for the number of donkeys they have, a protest was filed at city hall by the neighbors.

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7.      Using the computerized sewing machine, elaborate lettering and decorative patterns were sewn by Johanna.

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8.       Running to my car, a ring was found by me.

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9.      Wearing a morning coat and striped trousers, tea was brought in on a silver tray by the butler.

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10.  Using a metal director, the lost class ring was searched for by May and Frederick.

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