Misrelated participles Some examples of this type of error are given below. Correct the sentences. Sometimes only a change of order is required. 1 When leaving a car in this car park the brakes must be left off. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 When filling a tank with petrol naked lights should be extinguished ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Reading the letter a second time, the meaning becomes clearer. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 When carrying a gun it should never be pointed at anyone. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 When planting these flowers care must be taken not to damage the roots. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Riding in his first race, his horse fell at the last jump. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 When paying by cheque, a bank card should be shown. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Knowing me to be the fool of the family, the news that I had won a scholarship astonished him. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10. Believing that his last hour had come, his hands began to tremble. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………