Question

Mark the sentence that does not contain a dangling modifier. (Choose one this is for English Comp 1)

	A.	Deciding to join the navy, the recruiter enthusiastically pumped Joe's hand.
	B.	Though not eligible for the clinical trial, the doctor prescribed the drug for Ethan on compassionate grounds.
	C.	When I was a young man, my mother enrolled me in ballet and tap classes.
	D.	Upon entering the doctor's office, a skeleton caught my attention.
	E.	To satisfy her mother, the piano had to be practiced every day.

Answer 1

A dangling modifier is a word or some phrase that is not clearly stated in the sentence.

A.Deciding to join the navy, the recruiter enthusiastically pumped Joe's hand.-WRONG

This sentence makes us confused about who wants to join the navy.

B.Though not eligible for the clinical trial, the doctor prescribed the drug for Ethan on compassionate grounds.-WRONG

This sentence makes us confused about who is not eligible for a clinical trial

C.When I was a young man, my mother enrolled me in ballet and tap classes.-CORRECT

This is a complete sentence.

D.Upon entering the doctor's office, a skeleton caught my attention-WRONG

This sentence makes us confused about who entered the doctor's office

E.To satisfy her mother, the piano had to be practiced every day.-WRONG

This sentence makes us confused about who intend to satisfy the mother