Rewrite each sentence to fix the misplaced or dangling modifier. 4. In spite of his gentle appearance, our teacher said that Milton was a willful student.
To fix the misplaced modifier in the sentence, we need to make sure it is placed correctly to modify the correct noun or pronoun.
Original Sentence: In spite of his gentle appearance, our teacher said that Milton was a willful student.
Rewritten Sentence: Our teacher said that, in spite of Milton's gentle appearance, he was a willful student.
Explanation: In the original sentence, the modifier "in spite of his gentle appearance" is separated from the noun it is intended to modify, "Milton." By rearranging the sentence and placing the modifier right before the noun "Milton," we create a clear and direct connection between the modifier and the noun it modifies.