Misplaced Modifier
Practice Exercise


Recognizing Misplaced Modifiers.

Instructions: Underline each misplaced modifier. If a sentence is correct, write correct.


1. The messenger spoke to the receptionist who delivered the package.____________


2. The golfer won the trophy wearing green golf shoes.____________


3. Our desire grew smaller to win the prize.___________


4. Reaching the menu, Hugh decided to have the steak again.___________


5. Finishing the dishes, we were ready to relax.__________


6. The kitten drank the milk that was hungry.__________


7. I hurried to open the gift happily surprised.___________


8. Sailing into port, my grandfather stood at the wheel of his beautiful new boat.________


9. Soaring gracefully over the treetops, I watched the hawk disappear from view.__________​