dangling participle Sentence Examples
- Walking through the park, the trees swayed gently in the breeze.
- Having finished the book, the movie adaptation was disappointing.
- Running late for the meeting, the traffic seemed to conspire against him.
- After cooking dinner, the dishes piled up in the sink.
- Having been cleaned thoroughly, the car sparkled in the sunlight.
- Climbing to the mountain peak, the view was breathtaking.
- Writing the report, the deadline loomed closer with each passing hour.
- Listening to the music, the lyrics resonated deeply with her.
- Having been awakened by the noise, the neighbors complained about the party.
- Having been trained rigorously, the team performed exceptionally well in the match.
dangling participle Meaning
Wordnet
dangling participle (n)
a participle (usually at the beginning of a sentence) apparently modifying a word other than the word intended: e.g., `flying across the country' in `flying across the country the Rockies came into view'
Synonyms & Antonyms of dangling participle
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FAQs About the word dangling participle
a participle (usually at the beginning of a sentence) apparently modifying a word other than the word intended: e.g., `flying across the country' in `flying acr
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Walking through the park, the trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Having finished the book, the movie adaptation was disappointing.
Running late for the meeting, the traffic seemed to conspire against him.
After cooking dinner, the dishes piled up in the sink.
