Business Communication 9th Edition by Amy Newman

Exercise 18

Revise to eliminate dangling expressions.
Revise these sentences to eliminate dangling expressions.
a. Driving through Chicago in the fog, the street signs were hard to read.
b. The Federal Reserve banks maintain excellent relations with the major financial institutions, but they are still not doing as much as they had expected.
c. To become law, the governor must sign the bill by the end of the session.
d. While drilling a hole to bring in the wiring, a crack was created in the wall.
e. After attending the meeting, the minutes were prepared by the administrative assistant.
f. After resting in bed for several weeks, the doctor told the actor the plastic surgery was successful.
g. Although the owners have changed, they continue to expand.
h. Sitting in a diner on Main Street, hamburgers were enjoyed by the soccer team.
i. Purchased in Italy, I brought home several bottles of fantastic red wine.
j. To try out for American Idol , an entry form must be completed while you wait in line.