Question

question #16
read the following sentence:
fumbling in her purse, the keys could not be found.
what is the best way to correct the dangling modifier above?
fumbling in her purse, annette could not find her keys.
the keys could not be found by fumbling in her purse.
question #17
include ____________ in your sentences to add rhythm, increase interest, and emphasize important ideas.
sameness
variety
structure

Explanation:

In the first question, a dangling modifier occurs when the word or phrase being modified is unclear. "Fumbling in her purse" should modify a person, and "Annette" is a proper - noun that makes it clear who is doing the fumbling. In the second question, variety in sentence structure (such as different lengths, types of sentences) adds rhythm, interest, and emphasizes important ideas. Sameness would make writing monotonous, and while structure is important, it's variety that adds the described elements.

Answer:

Question #16: A. Fumbling in her purse, Annette could not find her keys.
Question #17: B. Variety