Misplaced Modifiers

Instructions: Realign the modifiers as needed in the sentences below. For example:

Incorrect: The client will meet you in the reception area for the new account.
Corrected: The client for the new account will meet you in the reception area.

1. He referred to the economics book located on the top shelf with the missing cover.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
He referred to the economics book with the missing cover located on the top shelf.

2. Resigning at the board meeting, everyone was surprised by the CEO's action.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
Resigning at the board meeting, the CEO surprised everyone.

3. The corporate headquarters were moved to a large skyscraper on the west end of town made with green marble.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
The corporate headquarters were moved to a large skyscraper made with green marble on the west end of town.

4. A green delivery truck pulled into the lot with red fenders.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
A green delivery truck with red fenders pulled into the lot.

5. Looking scruffy and torn, my manager replaced our old office furniture.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
Our office furniture looked scruffy and torn, so my office manager replaced it.