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Jennifer, Vince, and a Dangling Participle

Entitled "Love is better when its' [sic] UGLY," the creator of Ren and Stimpy drew a caricature of Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn.
This sentence contains a dangling participle. A participial phrase is positioned so that it modifies the wrong word. The title of the caricature contains an error in diction.
The participial phrase "Love is better […]

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Madonna, a Dangling Participle, and a Fragment

Looking to relieve herself of the financial burden she has incurred while practicing Kabbalah, sources reveal that Madonna may be planning to give up the religion. Also so her children can celebrate Christmas.
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Nicole, an Error in Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement, and a Dangling Participle

A group of photographers camped outside Nicole Kidman's home sent their respects to the actress by giving her flowers and singing to her on her birthday. Returning the warm sentiments, a case of beer was sent out to them by Nicole.
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Matt and a Dangling Participle

Born on June 10, 2006, Matt Damon and his wife announced the arrival of their daughter, Isabella.
This sentence contains a dangling participle. The participial phrase is "Born on June 10, 2006" and the subject is "Matt Damon and his wife." A participial phrase at the beginning of a sentence should logically modify the subject. Matt […]

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Jodie, Eminem, and a Dangling Participle

Speaking at the University of Pennsylvania's graduation ceremonies, the audience was surprised and amused when Jodie Foster quoted the lyrics from "Lose Yourself" by Eminem.
This sentence contains a dangling participle. Who was speaking? The subject in this sentence is "audience," but Jodie Foster was speaking. Correct the sentence by changing the subject.
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