Match the misplaced or dangling modifier reference to the correct
solution: singular nouns
Solution:
a. Do not use an apostrophe to form the possessive of it; use an
apostrophe to form the contraction of it is.
b. Use an apostrophe and an -s to form the possessive of a
singular noun, even one that ends in -s.
c. Use an apostrophe and an -s to form the possessive of a
singular indefinite pronoun, or do not use an apostrophe with
any of the possessive personal pronouns.
d. Use an apostrophe alone to form the possessive of a plural noun
that ends in -s.
e. Use an apostrophe and an -s to form the possessive of a plural
noun that does not end in -s.
1. Misplaced modifier: Walking down the street, the flowers bloomed brightly.
Solution: The flowers bloomed brightly as I walked down the street.
2. Dangling modifier: Having finished the book, the ending was surprising.
Solution: Having finished the book, I found the ending surprising.
3. Misplaced modifier: Cooking in the kitchen, my phone rang.
Solution: While I was cooking in the kitchen, my phone rang.
4. Dangling modifier: Arriving at the station, the train was late.
Solution: When I arrived at the station, the train was late.
5. Misplaced modifier: Being late, my boss was not pleased.
Solution: I was not pleased with my boss's reaction when I arrived late.