bration.

15. The doctor gave me medicine to stop the dull pain in my
head. This made me feel much better.

=B. Dangling Modifiers=

Remembering that a participle is used as an adjective and must therefore
refer to a noun or pronoun, correct the following sentences. Gerund
phrases and a few elliptical sentences are included in the list.

1. Having planned the basement, the next thing considered was
the first floor.

2. Glancing around the room, the ugly wall paper at once
confronted me.

3. After ringing the bell, and waiting a few moments, a maid
came to the door.

4. When selecting a site for an orchard, it should be well
drained.

5. Not being a skilled dancer, my feet moved awkwardly.

6. Having no watch, the clock must be consulted.

7. He was sick, caused by eating too much dessert.

8. Radium is very difficult to get, making it the most valuable
metal.

9. One man goes home and beats his wife, resulting in internal
injuries.

10. Over the paper and kindling a few small chunks of coal are
scattered, taking care not to choke the draft.

11. In speaking of character, it does not mean to be a governor
or a general.

12. This town draws trade for a radius of twenty miles, thus
accounting for the large volume of business.

13. While talking to Ralph yesterday, he spoke about his recent
success in the hardware business.

14. The bus holds fifteen people, and when full, the bus man
shuts the door.

15. If bright and pleasant, the rabbit will be found sitting at
the entrance of his burrow.

=C. Coherence=

Secure a clear, smooth, natural order for the following sentences.

1. I have a lot for sale near the city limits.

2. Many men can only speak their native tongue.

3. I saw yesterday, crossing the street, a beautiful woman.

4. They entered the room, and sitting on the floor they saw a
baby.

5. I put down my book when the clock struck and yawned.

6. She dropped the money on the sidewalk which she was carrying
home.

7. The horse did not notice that the gate was open for several
minutes.

8. It was worth the trouble. I do not wish to have the
experience again, however.

9. My first trip away from home, of any distance, was made on a
steamboat from St. Louis to New Or