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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