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.​

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explanation:

it depends on what grade.

kindergarten to senior year in high school will go for about 7 hours. pre-k will go for bout 4-5 hours. college, it depends on your classes.

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.