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Review Exercise 19-2 Identifying

and Correcting Dangling and

Misplaced Modifiers

Correct the dangling and misplaced modifiers in the following

sentences.

1. Ringing loudly through the silent house, the terrified father
leaped out of bed to answer the doorbell.

2. Dressed in a stunning white gown, the groom glowed with

happiness as he gazed down the aisle at his future wife.

3. Diligently cared for and well maintained, Terry was sure that the

car would survive another winter.

4. By setting aside time to study everyday, a grade point average

is sure to improve.