Misplaced Modifiers

Instructions: In the sentences below, place modifiers close to the words they modify. For example:

Incorrect: George will give a presentation at this week’s meeting on how to select the best cell phone package.
Corrected: George will give a presentation on how to select the best cell phone package at this week’s meeting.

1. The report is due in September on policy change.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

The report on policy change is due in September.

2. Major issues must be addressed at the fall meeting relating to dress policy.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Major issues relating to dress policy must be addressed at the fall meeting.

3. Filling out the forms, a mistake was made by the applicant.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

The applicant made a mistake filling out the forms.
Or: Filling out the forms, the applicant made a mistake.

4. New hires within their first month must complete all personnel forms.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

New hires must complete all personnel forms within their first month.

5. Traveling with her manager, Alice?s PowerPoint presentation was left in Denver.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

As Alice traveled with her manager, she left her PowerPoint presentation in Denver.

6. Mr. Alessandro gave the assignment to George reluctantly.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Mr. Alessandro reluctantly gave the assignment to George.

7. The letter was sent out yesterday giving details about the incident.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

The letter giving details about the incident was sent out yesterday.

8. Answering the phone, my feet slipped right out from under me.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

As I answered the phone, my feet slipped right out from under me.