A modifier whose connection to the sentence isimplied or intended but not actually made explicit is said to dangle. Danglingmodifiers detract from the clarity of your writing,so you should make sure your modifiers are properly connected to the words theymodify. To repair a dangling modifier, add the the Copyright ©2001 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of Weak
When traveling at the speed of sound, the moon isapproximately 320 hours away. [The moon does not travel at the speed ofsound.]Improved
An object traveling at the speed of sound will reach themoon in approximately 320 hours.
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