Modifier Practice Correct the modification errors in the following sentences.
1.
Mother gave candy
which was sweet
to my friend.
2.
The professor explained to the students
before the semester began
that the course would be
hard work.
3.
Because she was distracted by the special sales in the store,
she forgot half of the items on
the list.
the dean
4.
The dean,
after not having taught any classes for many semesters, wanted to return to the
classroom.
5.
We served juice
in plastic cups
to the children in the play room.
6.
We saw Jane
walking with her boyfriend
at the new mall.
7.
The committee members and
the issues for discussion have been determined.
8.
In their last article,
the authors include a complete explanation of the system of government
checks and balances.
9.
In their pamphlet,
the fire safety experts advise people to check all smoke detectors.
10.
The papers
that had been written by the students
were in the recycling container.
11. The woman put the child
with a fever
to bed.
12.
Many members of the audience
used binoculars to watch the performance.
13. The paper
that I was throwing away
was torn.
14. I knew
before I registered
that the course would require hard work.
15. The professor said
she would answer questions
at the end of class.
16.
Because it is required of all students,
the class always has a large enrollment.
17. The boy bought
the toy he always wanted
with his birthday money.
18. I pointed out the painting
on the wall
to my friend.
19. After she broke her hip, she was not
normally
able to walk
normally
.
20.
Because of the approaching holiday,
the children were extremely excited.