[Grammar] Correct Modifier Errors

Status
Not open for further replies.

htk620

Member
Joined
Sep 22, 2010
Member Type
Student or Learner
I just want to know if these are the correct answers. Thank you for your help!

1. While making plans for vacation, the phone in the den rang.
a. The phone in the den rang while makings plan for vacation.
b. While the family was making plans for vacation, the phone rang.
c. The phone rang while making plans for vacation in the den.
d. In the den, the phone rang while making plans for vacation.

2. After purchasing a new computer with modem, the Internet would be accessible.
a. The Internet would be accessible after purchasing a new computer with a modem.
b. With a new modem, the Internet would be accessible after purchasing a new computer.
c. With a modem after purchasing a new computer, the Internet would be accessible.
d. After John purchased a new computer with a modem, the Internet was accessible to him.

3.While attempting to fax the documents, the customer’s number was misdialed
a. The customer’s number was misdialed while attempting to fax the documents.
b. While the secretary was attempting to fax the documents, customer’s number was misdialed.
c. Faxing the document, the customer’s number was misdialed.
d. The customer’s number, while attempting to fax the documents, was misdialed.
 

riquecohen

VIP Member
Joined
Aug 24, 2010
Member Type
English Teacher
Native Language
American English
Home Country
United States
Current Location
Brazil
I just want to know if these are the correct answers. Thank you for your help!

1. While making plans for vacation, the phone in the den rang.
a. The phone in the den rang while makings plan for vacation.
b. While the family was making plans for vacation, the phone rang. Correct
c. The phone rang while making plans for vacation in the den.
d. In the den, the phone rang while making plans for vacation.

2. After purchasing a new computer with modem, the Internet would be accessible.
a. The Internet would be accessible after purchasing a new computer with a modem.
b. With a new modem, the Internet would be accessible after purchasing a new computer.
c. With a modem after purchasing a new computer, the Internet would be accessible.
d. After John had purchased a new computer with a modem, the Internet[STRIKE] was[/STRIKE] became accessible to him.

3.While attempting to fax the documents, the customer’s number was misdialed
a. The customer’s number was misdialed while attempting to fax the documents.
b. While the secretary was attempting to fax the documents, the customer’s number was misdialed.
c. Faxing the document, the customer’s number was misdialed.
d. The customer’s number, while attempting to fax the documents, was misdialed.
Your choices are correct, but I`ve made some modifications.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top