Question

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
Jumping on the trampoline, my brother broke his leg. Jumping on the trampoline, the applause began. Jumping on the trampoline, I felt my hair flying around my face. Jumping on the trampoline, Sarah suddenly felt sick.

Answer 1

@YanaSidlinskiy

Answer 2

First of all, do you know what's a dangling modifier?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

@YanaSidlinskiy

Answer 5

There really is only 1 that makes sense to me. Read them all carefully and then take a guess. Which one do you think it is?

Answer 6

I'll let you know if you're right or wrong.

Answer 7

jumping on the trampoline the applause began ?

Answer 8

@YanaSidlinskiy

Answer 9

That is incorrect. Do you know why?

Answer 10

no

Answer 11

It is because there isn't a subject. A modifier gives detail about the concept. Which sentence correctly states the subject and action verb.

Answer 12

Jumping on the trampoline, Sarah suddenly felt sick.

Answer 13

@YanaSidlinskiy

Answer 14

A sentence consists of 2 independent clauses. This one consists a dependent and an independent clause.

Answer 15

My bad!

Answer 16

That's correct!

Answer 17

so whats the answer ?

Answer 18

Sorry, I wasn't paying attention. That is correct! Nice job!

Answer 19

so Jumping on the trampoline, Sarah suddenly felt sick. is correct

Answer 20

Yes, correct!

Answer 21

i have a few more questions @YanaSidlinskiy

Answer 22

I probably can do only one more because I'm in school right now, and I may leave to go to my next class, while helping you..

Answer 23

ok