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Indicate whether each sentence does or does not contain a misplaced modifier or a dangling modifier.

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1. Flashing a huge grin, Ralph apologized for being late and then handed his grandmother a bouquet of lilacs.
   • 1.1 contains a misplaced modifier
   • 1.2 does not contain a misplaced modifier
2. The surgeon was able to quickly and painlessly remove the stitches from Greta’s forehead.
   • 2.1 contains a misplaced modifier
   • 2.2 does not contain a misplaced modifier
3. After gathering wild flowers and pressing them between the pages of a heavy book, the dried petals were ready for Teresa to make greeting cards.
   • 3.1 contains a misplaced modifier
   • 3.2 does not contain a misplaced modifier
4. We had almost watched the entire movie when the person behind us blurted out, "The doctor did it!"
   • 4.1 contains a misplaced modifier
   • 4.2 does not contain a misplaced modifier
5. Before buying a new stereo, you should carefully consider what you need and what you can afford.
   • 5.1 contains a misplaced modifier
   • 5.2 does not contain a misplaced modifier
6. I heard that he got married to a countess with a vast fortune in a small church in Italy.
   • 6.1 contains a misplaced modifier
   • 6.2 does not contain a misplaced modifier
7. Covered with bowls of strawberries, plates of bread and cheese, trays of squares and cookies, and huge frosted cakes, the OK Dance Club had organized a magnificent tea.
   • 7.1 contains a misplaced modifier
   • 7.2 does not contain a misplaced modifier
8. After borrowing from all his friends, he had barely enough money to pay his rent.
   • 8.1 contains a misplaced modifier
   • 8.2 does not contain a misplaced modifier
9. To succeed in engineering, some technical writing ability is a definite asset.
   • 9.1 contains a misplaced modifier
   • 9.2 does not contain a misplaced modifier
10. My best friend is starting a weight-gain regimen in two weeks of five meals a day.
    • 10.1 contains a misplaced modifier
    • 10.2does not contain a misplaced modifier

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