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Caiter2013

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Some of the sentences below contain faulty modifiers. Identify whether each sentence is correct
  or includes a misplaced or dangling modifier. Then revise the incorrect sentences to eliminate
  faulty modifiers.
  While closing my backpack, my tea spilled all over my desk. (correct, faulty modifier)
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

______________ , the campground's office will be open when we get there according to
  the hours they have posted on their website. I couldn't get a hold of anyone in the office
  by phone to confirm it, however.
 
  a) Presumably
  b) Fervently
  c) Fleetingly
  d) Subsequently


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Galvarado142

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

dangling modifier

Answer to Question 2

a) Presumably


Caiter2013

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Reply #2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 15, 2018
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