When running, it is important to breathe through your nose. What change, if any, should be made to the sentence above?

Add you are between When and running.

Move When running to the end of the sentence.

(1) This week is going to be insane, Danesha thought to herself as she got ready for school. (2) With the end of the school year came all sorts of final projects, and every single project was due that Friday. (3) Danesha didn't understand why her teachers liked to assign everything at the same time. (4) After grabbing her lunch and a breakfast bar, the school bus was heard. (5) Danesha flew out the door to catch it. (6) Occupied with all that needed to be done, the front door was accidentally left unlocked. Which is the correct way to write sentence 6?

Occupied with all that needed to be done, she accidentally left the front door unlocked.

She accidentally left the front door unlocked and occupied with all that needed to be done.

The front door was accidentally left unlocked, occupied with all that needed to be done.

The front door, occupied with all that needed to be done, was accidentally left unlocked.

When grocery shopping, _______. Which of the following best completes the sentence above?

you should have a list of needed items

there is an advantage to having a list

a list of needed items is essential

it is necessary to have a list of needed items

Which of the following sentences is the most clear and effective?

As I walked alone in the forest, all of the tall trees looked frightening.

Looking frightening, I walked alone in the forest amid all of the tall trees.

Walking alone in the forest, all of the tall trees looked frightening.

All of the tall trees looked frightening, walking alone in the forest.

(1) This week is going to be insane, Danesha thought to herself as she got ready for school. (2) With the end of the school year came all sorts of final projects, and every single project was due that Friday. (3) Danesha didn't understand why her teachers liked to assign everything at the same time. (4) After grabbing her lunch and a breakfast bar, the school bus was heard. (5) Danesha flew out the door to catch it. (6) Occupied with all that needed to be done, the front door was accidentally left unlocked. Which of these, if any, is the clearest and most effective way to revise sentence 4?

After grabbing her lunch and a breakfast bar, she heard the school bus.

The school bus was heard after grabbing her lunch and a breakfast bar.

She heard the school bus grabbing her lunch and a breakfast bar.

Not having much time left before the graduation began, _______. Which of the following best completes the sentence above?

he pedaled as fast as he could to the gymnasium

it was important that a solution was quickly thought of

there was rising panic in the school gymnasium

the bike was quickly maneuvered through the streets

After working diligently for a month, the painting was finally ready to be displayed. Which is the correct way to write the above sentence?

After working diligently for a month, the artist was finally ready to display the painting.

The painting was finally ready to be displayed after working diligently for a month.

After working diligently for a month, the landscape painting was ready to be displayed finally.

Working diligently for a month, the painting was finally ready to be displayed.

After feeling horrible for a week, the woman finally decided to see a doctor with a fever and a severe cough. Which of these is the clearest and most effective way to revise the sentence above?

After feeling horrible for a week, the woman with a fever and a severe cough finally decided to see a doctor.

The woman finally decided to see with a fever and a severe cough a doctor after feeling horrible for a week.

The woman finally decided to see a doctor with a fever and a severe cough after feeling horrible for a week.

Finally, after feeling horrible for a week, the woman decided to see a doctor with a fever and a severe cough.

(1) Those of you who dislike the taste of water do not have to drink Gatorade after exercising. (2) After conducting a study, it has been found that skim milk is actually better than sports drinks. (3) It has all of the protein, vitamins, and sugar you need for your body to recover. Which of these is the best way to revise sentence 2 to make it a clear and effective sentence?

After conducting a study, researchers have found that skim milk is actually better than sports drinks.

Skim milk is actually better than sports drinks after conducting a study.

Researchers have found that skim milk is actually better than sports drinks after conducting a study.

After conducting a study, skim milk is actually better than sports drinks.

Advertising a music festival, Paul saw a billboard while he was driving on the highway. What is the best way, if any, to rewrite this sentence?

While he was driving on the highway, Paul saw a billboard advertising a music festival.

Advertising a music festival, Paul saw a billboard driving on the highway.

While he was driving on the highway advertising a music festival, Paul saw a billboard.

Choose the clearest and most effective revision of the following sentence. Ready to give her speech, the woman stepped up to the microphone holding her note cards.

Ready to give her speech, the woman holding her note cards stepped up to the microphone.

The woman stepped up to the microphone holding her note cards ready to give her speech.

The woman stepped up to the microphone ready to give her speech holding her note cards.

Holding her note cards, the woman stepped up to the microphone ready to give her speech.

What is the best way to rewrite this sentence? Arriving at his favorite place in the park, the man sat underneath an evergreen tree with a book.

Arriving at his favorite place in the park, the man with a book sat underneath an evergreen tree.

The man sat underneath an evergreen tree arriving at his favorite place in the park with a book.

The man sat underneath an evergreen tree with a book arriving at his favorite place in the park.

With a book, the man sat underneath an evergreen tree arriving at his favorite place in the park

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

The orchestra members prepared for the performance, tuning their instruments.

After walking onto the stage, the conductor bowed to the audience in greeting.

The conductor shook hands with Michael Guerro, the orchestra's concertmaster.

Listening to the beautiful blend of sounds, I marveled at the musicians' talent.

Which of the following sentences is the most clear and effective?

As the president of this organization, I promise to make decisions that will benefit all members.

I promise to make decisions that will benefit all members as the president of this organization.

As the president of this organization, decisions I promise will be made to benefit all members.

I promise decisions will be made to benefit all of this organization's members as president.

Which of the following sentences has a dangling modifier?

By having a friend carefully review your essay, grammatical errors will be kept to a minimum.

By having a friend carefully review your essay, you will keep grammatical errors to a minimum.

When you have a friend carefully review your essay, grammatical errors will be kept to a minimum.

Having a friend carefully review your essay will keep grammatical errors to a minimum.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

There are three main steps to follow to get rid of pesky ants.

To get rid of pesky ants, you need to follow three main steps.

Three main steps need to be followed to get rid of pesky ants.

To get rid of pesky ants, there are three main steps to follow.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Barbra came home from the mall, she gave a bag to her little sister that was filled with books.
Which of these is the clearest and most effective way to revise the sentence above?

Barbra gave a bag that was filled with books to her little sister when she came home from the mall.

When Barbra came home from the mall that was filled with books, she gave a bag to her little sister.

When Barbra came home from the mall, she gave a bag that was filled with books to her little sister.

Barbra gave a bag to her little sister that was filled with books when she came home from the mall.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

The department store is looking for someone with experience to sell clothes.

The department store is looking for someone to sell clothes with experience.

Looking for someone, the department store with experience is to sell clothes.

Looking for someone, the department store is with experience to sell clothes.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Never cleaning his room, it got messier each day.
Which of these is the best way to revise the above sentence to make it clear and effective?

After never cleaning it, Jerry's room got messier each day.

Never being cleaned, Jerry could not find things in his room.

Jerry's room got messier each day never cleaning it.

Because Jerry never cleaned his room, it got messier each day.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sleeping, the heavy rainstorm passing through was not heard.
Which of the following is a dangling modifier in the sentence above?

heavy

Sleeping

not heard

passing through

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I am selling an antique dresser for my grandmother that is in perfect condition.
Which of the following is a misplaced modifier in the sentence above?

perfect

antique

that is in perfect condition

selling an antique dresser

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Alyssa looked forward to a relaxing weekend spent with her family having just finished a tough book report.
Which is the correct way to write the sentence?

Spent with her family, Alyssa looked forward to a relaxing weekend having just finished a tough book report.

Alyssa looked forward to a relaxing weekend spent having just finished a tough book report with her family.

A relaxing weekend spent with her family, Alyssa looked forward to having just finished a tough book report.

Having just finished a tough book report, Alyssa looked forward to a relaxing weekend spent with her family.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

When Barbra came home from the mall, she gave a bag to her little sister that was filled with books.
Which of these is the clearest and most effective way to revise the sentence above?

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

Never cleaning his room, it got messier each day.
Which of these is the best way to revise the above sentence to make it clear and effective?

Sleeping, the heavy rainstorm passing through was not heard.
Which of the following is a dangling modifier in the sentence above?

I am selling an antique dresser for my grandmother that is in perfect condition.
Which of the following is a misplaced modifier in the sentence above?

Alyssa looked forward to a relaxing weekend spent with her family having just finished a tough book report.
Which is the correct way to write the sentence?

This year's graduating class admires really the famous British authors of the 19th century.
Which word is a misplaced modifier in the sentence ?

(1) While cleaning, Ms. Faber found chocolate candy inside her maroon car that was melted. (2) She was happy that she had leather seats, which allowed her to simply wipe off the chocolate with a damp towel.
Which modifier is misplaced in sentence 1?

While she was playing at the park, Lindy accidentally stepped on a piece of glass without any shoes on.
What is the misplaced modifier in this sentence?

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Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

When Barbra came home from the mall, she gave a bag to her little sister that was filled with books.Which of these is the clearest and most effective way to revise the sentence above?

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

Never cleaning his room, it got messier each day.Which of these is the best way to revise the above sentence to make it clear and effective?

Sleeping, the heavy rainstorm passing through was not heard.Which of the following is a dangling modifier in the sentence above?

I am selling an antique dresser for my grandmother that is in perfect condition.Which of the following is a misplaced modifier in the sentence above?

Alyssa looked forward to a relaxing weekend spent with her family having just finished a tough book report.Which is the correct way to write the sentence?

This year's graduating class admires really the famous British authors of the 19th century.Which word is a misplaced modifier in the sentence ?

(1) While cleaning, Ms. Faber found chocolate candy inside her maroon car that was melted. (2) She was happy that she had leather seats, which allowed her to simply wipe off the chocolate with a damp towel.Which modifier is misplaced in sentence 1?

While she was playing at the park, Lindy accidentally stepped on a piece of glass without any shoes on.What is the misplaced modifier in this sentence?

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When Barbra came home from the mall, she gave a bag to her little sister that was filled with books.
Which of these is the clearest and most effective way to revise the sentence above?

Never cleaning his room, it got messier each day.
Which of these is the best way to revise the above sentence to make it clear and effective?

Sleeping, the heavy rainstorm passing through was not heard.
Which of the following is a dangling modifier in the sentence above?

I am selling an antique dresser for my grandmother that is in perfect condition.
Which of the following is a misplaced modifier in the sentence above?

Alyssa looked forward to a relaxing weekend spent with her family having just finished a tough book report.
Which is the correct way to write the sentence?

This year's graduating class admires really the famous British authors of the 19th century.
Which word is a misplaced modifier in the sentence ?

(1) While cleaning, Ms. Faber found chocolate candy inside her maroon car that was melted. (2) She was happy that she had leather seats, which allowed her to simply wipe off the chocolate with a damp towel.
Which modifier is misplaced in sentence 1?

While she was playing at the park, Lindy accidentally stepped on a piece of glass without any shoes on.
What is the misplaced modifier in this sentence?