Misplaced Modifiers Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to eliminate the misplaced modifiers.

EXERCISE Misplaced Modifiers Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to eliminate the misplaced modifiers. 1. The mattress was built for people with bad backs with extra firmness. 2. Most viewers have misinterpreted the significance of the president’s State of the Union address completely. 3. The Chevrolet’s muffler fell off after we turned the corner with a loud bang. 4. Kathleen sold her bike to a neighbor with stripped gears for $25. 5. The little girl wore a flower in her hair that had pink petals. 6. We were fortunate to get a cabin by the lake with three bedrooms. 7. The child ran after the ball pulling the rusty wagon down the street. 640 PART 4 A Guide to Frequently Occurring Errors 8. The old car raced down the street with its muffler dragging. 9. The missing wallet was finally found by my aunt Norma under the couch. 10. Turning to go, Lee waved to the gang in the van listening to the stereo.