Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Tonya was petting the cat eating a candy bar.
Back
contains a misplaced modifier
Answer explanation
This sentence indicates that the CAT is eating a candy bar. "Eating a candy bar" needs to be moved closer to Tonya.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
After the football game, leftover pizza went into the refrigerator.
Back
contains a dangling modifier
Answer explanation
The leftover pizza didn't take itself into the fridge after the game. Information is left out here.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
While singing a high note, the crowd clapped for the singer.
Back
contains a misplaced modifier
Answer explanation
The way this sentence is written, it seems the CROWD is singing the high note. "While singing a high note," needs to be moved closer to the SINGER than the crowd.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Misplaced or dangling modifier in: 'While standing in line for movie tickets, lightning flashed.'
Back
While John stood in line for movie tickets, lightning flashed.
Answer explanation
The way the sentence is written, we don't know who is standing in line. That must be added in.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The girl danced on the stage with curly brown hair.
Back
The girl with curly brown hair danced on the stage.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The man walked the dog in a pinstriped suit.
Back
The man in a pinstriped suit walked the dog.
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