Rewrite the sentence to correct the error--either a misplaced modifier, a squinting modifier, a dangling modifier, or an instance of faulty parallelism.
1. Knowing his tendency to oversleep and because he needed to be on time, Paul bought an alarm clock.
2. After mopping the floor, the house was ready for guests.
3. The general told his orderly before the battle he could go on leave.
4. We kept an extra rack for the stove in the closet.
5. Our driving instructor taught us to confidently but not aggressively drive.
