PART 3 Review what you know about two commonly occurring sentence structure problems: misplaced modifier and dangling modifier. Then proceed to the exercise. In the following sentences, identify the modifier portion (highlight or underline it). Then analyze what sentence structure problem involving an incorrect use of a modifier is the case. Identify the problem with an abbreviation symbol: mm for misplaced modifier; dm for a dangling modifier. Correct the sentence.

1. Daydreaming about her favourite book, a tree suddenly smacked her face.

2. We returned the toaster to the shop that was broken.

3. The incident deeply upset Barnett, and he has been seeing a psychologist with severe emotional distress.

4. Listening to music while walking home, my friend's shouts of "hello" went unnoticed.

5. After walking for hours, the car looked wonderful.

6. Bill fell asleep under a tree, tired from the long hike up the mountain.

7. Budgeting his money carefully, his debts were finally paid.

8. The pedestrian was hit by a car, sitting on the curb.

9. Carrying a heavy pile of books, her foot caught on the step.

10. Contaminated with oil from the spill, Jeff refused to purchase the property.