Paragraph Exercise 2

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3. Dangling and disruptive modifiers

Paragraph Exercise 2

Some of the sentences in this paragraph have misplaced modifiers, and some do not. Revise the paragraph so that the subject of each verb is clear.

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Appealing to changing music tastes, many record companies are exploring new and newly rediscovered kinds of music. Jazz artists have introduced often innovative melodies and sounds. To remain under contract, both CD sales and concert sales must remain steady. Understanding the needs of some performers, a single-CD contract may be offered to a group instead.

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