Answer to Question #117958 in English for AnnaMarie

Question

Fixing Misplaced Modifiers Worksheet

Directions: Fix the misplaced modifiers in each given sentence.

Example: He nearly drove the car for six hours a day.
Answer: He drove the car for nearly six hours a day.

1. She saw a kitten and a puppy on the way to the store.


2. Only Teacher Tom gave me $3 to clean all his sidewalks.


3. He almost failed every exam he took.


4. People who laugh rarely are sad.


5. He bought a pony for his brother they call Harry.


6. He served hot dogs to the children on paper plates.

Answer 1

1. On the way to the store she saw a kitten and a puppy.
2. Teacher Tom gave me only $3 to clean all his sidewalks.
3. He failed almost every exam he took.
4. People who laugh are rarely sad.
5. He bought a pony they call Harry for his brother.
6. He served hot dogs on paper plates to the children.