due Tuesday, 3/02/10

1. Read "Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers" on
pages 531-533. These modifiers concern the use of
single words, phrases, and clauses as modifiers.

2. For the sentences below,type the number of the
sentence, then type MM or DM to identify the modifier
error, and finish by typing a corrected sentence.
(1.) Shaving in front of the steamy mirror, the razor
nicked Ed's chin.
(2.) I only wanted a slice of apple pie, not the whole pie.
(3.) Martha told Bob that they could get married last
Friday.
(4.) While turning over the bacon, hot grease splashed
on my arm.
(5.) Taking the exam, the room was so stuffy that Keisha
almost fainted.
(6.) The tenants left town in a dilapidated old car owing
two months' rent.
(7.) The toaster was sold to us by a helpful salesman with
a money-back guarantee.
(8.) Tired an exasperated, the argument we had inevitable.
(9.) While pitching his tent, a snake bit him on the ankle.
(10.) I almost made an A on the exam.

3. Instead of typing an entire classification essay, type
an outline in this order: First, type TOPIC and type the
topic that you were going to write about. Second, type
PRINCIPLE OF CLASSIFICATION and give the principle or
idea that you are using to divide the topic into
three different categories. Third, type the thesis sentence.
Fourth, using original names,type the three categories.
Fifth, for each category, give at least two details. So,
you will have three Primary and two Seondary supports for
the outline. Refer to page 103. Your outline should look
exactly like the outline on this page.

4. Read "Bad Roommates" several times. The selection is on
pages 228-229. We will have a test on the selection.
So, know everything, including the author. This is the
second time that this selection has been assigned.