Activity 1

Dangling or Misplaced Modifier

Read and analyse each of the following sentences. Tell whether it is an example of a dangling or
misplaced modifier. Recast the sentence to make it correct. If it is correct just simple write the word
correct.

1. Rising out the sea in front of us, the sun started to warm our faces.

2. Printed on the very first press, the man found the document extremely valuable.

3. Looking at the window, a car was seen driven so fast.

4. Running through the thick bush, the man stumbled and fell.

5. Working in the lab, the robot accidentally reprogrammed the scientist.

6. Walking down Lawton Street, the LRT terminal can be seen at a distance.

7. Living in Manila, the job would be convenient for me.

8. While looking at the orchid display, a big truck passed by.

9. Visiting the farm, the animals were seen by the tourists.

10. Swimming in the beach, the children chased the boat

Activity 2

Parallelism

Replace the underlined portion in the sentences with the correct phrase to achieve parallelism. Write
your answer on the space provided before each number.

1. The cadet’s dream is to become a ship captain, to buy his own car, and establishing a business of his
own.

2. Every morning, I run two miles, walk one mile, and half a mile on the bike.

3. There are two ways to get a promotion, working hard or make friends in high places.

4. She likes, reading books, baking and to jog.

5. The bedroom was filled with old newspapers and radios that don’t work.

6. The man walked down the street, stopped at a shop window, and fixing his tie.

7. Father rode on the car, started the engine, and fleeing away.

8. My sister was busy cleaning the room, fixing the furniture and dusted the windows when mother
arrived.

9. To succeed in life, you need to take advantage of opportunities and following your dreams.

10. Playing the piano, to read books and watching television are my hobbies.

Activity 3
Identify what is asked by underlining the correct word or phrase in the sentence.

Appositive 11. I would love a bright red Porsche, a sports car.

Subject 12. Visiting different places is something I look forward to.

Predicate Nominative 13. A fun time for Margareth is cooking delicious meals.

Object of the Preposition 14. My professor has a knack for identifying bad behavior.

Direct Object 15. James accidentally tripped Claire as she walked out the room.

Indirect object 16. Simon gave his uncle a dirty look.

Infinitive Phrase 17. I would love to bring home the bacon.

Gerund 18. Singing becomes my favorite when I heard him singing Martin’s song.

Participial Phrase 19. Shouting on top of his lungs caused his lungs so much damage.

Subject Complement 20. I do my gardening in the morning.

Activity IV.

Writing Good Sentences

Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to make them concise.

1. Balancing the budget by Friday is impossibility without some kind of extra help.

2. Any particular type of dessert is fine with me.

3. There are four rules that should be observed.

4. The dinner roll was served by the waiter.

5. I came to conclusion that the medicine caused the allergy.

6. The company will be celebrating their 10th year anniversary next month.

7. We have to leave the premise at this point in time.

8. We will be opening our new branch in the near future.

9. The supply manager considered the correcting typewriter an unneeded luxury.

10. Kindly please serve the guests 100% pure coffee.