Dangling Participle (Noun)
Meaning
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'.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Having studied all night, the exam was easy.
- Walking down the street, the trees seemed to sway in the breeze.
- Running quickly, the ball was caught by the player.
- Being very tired, the bed looked extremely comfortable.
- Eating a sandwich, the bus was boarded by the passenger.