Misplaced Modifier Practice Exercise

Recognizing Misplaced Modifiers.

Instructions: Underline each misplaced modifier. If a sentence is correct, write correct.

1. The messenger spoke to the receptionist who delivered the package.

2. The golfer won the trophy wearing green golf shoes.

3. Our desire grew smaller to win the prize.

4. Reaching the menu, Hugh decided to have the steak again.

5. Finishing the dishes, we were ready to relax.

6. The kitten drank the milk that was hungry.

7. I hurried to open the gift happily surprised.

8. Sailing into port, my grandfather stood at the wheel of his beautiful new boat.

9. Soaring gracefully over the treetops, I watched the hawk disappear from view.​