9. 1. Sentences with misplaced modifier
Adjectives modify nouns and
2.
pronouns. awkward, ridiculous, or
often sound
confusing. Furthermore, they can
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives
be downright illogical.
and adverbs.
14. On Monday the teacher
The teacher said she would
The teacher said on Monday she would return our
essays.
said
returnshe our
wouldessays our
return on
essays.
Monday.
15. I nearly made fifty dollars today.
The striking Honda's paint job made everyone gasp.
The fans stood in line to buy tickets to the show for
twenty minutes.
We hiked through the forest wearing only light shirts and
shorts.