Homework Help: English

Posted by Sarah on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 5:57pm.

What is the name of the common error in the following sentence?
-Having risen because of the rains, the hikers were unable to cross the river.-
1) Infinitive phrase
2) Run-on sentence
3) Dangling modifier
4) Prepositional phrase

# 3, dangling modifier

English - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 6:00pm
Right again!
English - Sarah, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 6:03pm
Thanks for your help Ms. Sue. I may have one more for you to review.
- English - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 6:06pm
  You're very welcome. I'll be glad to review more.
English - Dana abdallah, Friday, May 2, 2008 at 7:29am
Which of the following is the best opening sentence for a business letter that you want to sound fairly informal?

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