DANGLING MODIFIERS

Critical Writing Skills- 2

QUESTION 1:

When he was three years old, Jerrys uncle showed him how to fly a kite.

CORRECTED STATEMENT 1:

When Jerry was three years old, his uncle showed him how to fly a kite.

QUESTION 2:

Sitting in the dentists chair, the sound of the drill made Larry sweat.

CORRECTED STATEMENT 2:

As Larry was sitting in the dentists chair, the sound of the drill made him sweat.

QUESTION 3:

After unlocking the door , the cat refused to go out.

CORRECTED STATEMENT 3:

After I had unlocked the door, the cat refused to go out.