Monday, May 16, 2011

Dangling Modifiers

1. The dangers of the drug are increased when the patient is not properly diagnosed.

2. Facing such a large competitor as Wal-Mart, other stores in Pullman may lower their prices.

3. Jones had to sit out practice for a week after struggling with ankle injury for a week.

4. Newspapers devoted significant coverage to the hurricane, which was the most spectacular event in the nation.

5. By reversing the color scheme, it captures your eye.

6. Claiming to be a simple man, Smith leads a life far from ordinary.

7. If Obama is elected, his main opposition will not come from Republicans.

    * Includes examples from Ben Yagoda and The New York Times.

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