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Instructions: The sentences below have introductory gerund phrases. To correct the errors, you will need to rewrite part of each sentence. Your goal is either to turn the phrase into a clause (with a subject and verb) or to make the subject of the phrase the subject of the independent clause. For example:

Incorrect: Arriving late to the interview, the résumé was not in Linda's briefcase.
Corrected: Arriving late to the interview, Linda could not find her résumé in her briefcase.

1			Running across the hallway, the copy paper fell from the assistant’s hands.
2			Waiting impatiently, the résumé of the applicant became crumpled.
3			Causing a commotion in the hallway, the security guard asked the visitors to leave.
4			Filling the cup to the brim, the hot coffee spilled on Allana’s desk.
5			Leaving his attaché case in the taxi, it was 10 o’clock before Mark reached his office.