Identify the modifier in each sentence. Then tell whether the modifier is misplaced, dangling, or correct. For all misplaced and dangling modifiers, explain why they are incorrect.
Being the prototype for the pyramids, there are only two sloping sides to the mastabas.

Identify the modifier in each sentence. Then tell whether the modifier is misplaced, dangling, or correct. For all misplaced and dangling modifiers, explain why they are incorrect.
Buying a vase, I learned a few Arabic words.

Identify the modifier in each sentence. Then tell whether the modifier is misplaced, dangling, or correct. For all misplaced and dangling modifiers, explain why they are incorrect.
Having so many interesting sights, thousands of visitors are attracted to Egypt.

Identify the modifier in each sentence. Then tell whether the modifier is misplaced, dangling, or correct. For all misplaced and dangling modifiers, explain why they are incorrect.
Claiming that pyramids have unusual powers, experiments have been done.

Identify the underlined pronoun in each of the following sentences by writing DO for direct object, IO for indirect object, or OP for object of a preposition above the pronoun.

My uncle always gives my cousin and $\underline{\text{her}}$ newspaper clippings.

In each of the following sentences, underline the correct pronoun in parentheses.

The top students were Erica and (he, him).

Identify the modifier in each sentence. Then tell whether the modifier is misplaced, dangling, or correct. For all misplaced and dangling modifiers, explain why they are incorrect.
Determined to solve the mystery, the method used to build this structure is baffling.

The following sentences are from a short story by Guy de Maupassant. Omit the underlined material and add ellipsis points where they are needed.
They had moderate means,$\underline{ and}$ $\underline{were}$ $\underline{ honorable}$ $\underline{ gentle}$ $\underline{ and}$ $\underline{queit}$.

Use a thesaurus to find two synonyms for each word below. Then, on a separate sheet of paper, write an original sentence to illustrate the meaning of each synonym.You may wish to check the exact meaning of each word in a dictionary before youuse it in a sentence.
clothing

On a separate sheet of paper, write two possible modifiers that make sense in each blank in the following sentences.
The college campus, ______, explodes with life every spring semester.

Choose the correct pronoun from the pair in parentheses.
Teleworkers must discipline (theirselves/themselves) to communicate electronically.

In each of the following sentences, underline the correct pronoun in parentheses.

I thought that (he, him) would like to borrow my bike.

The following sentences are from a short story by Guy de Maupassant. Omit the underlined material and add ellipsis points where they are needed.
$\underline{Monsieur Lantin, then chief clerk in the Department of the Interior, enjoyed a snug little }$ $\underline{salary of three thousand five hundred francs and,}$ he proposed to this model young girl,$\underline{ and was accepted}$

Choose the correct pronoun from the pair in parentheses.
Memos are sent to (you/yourself) via e-mail and appear on personal computer screens.