Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

The trash, located by the sink, is always taken out at least once a week to keep the kitchen from smelling.

What is the dangling modifier in this sentence?

• taken out at least once a week

• always

• located by the sink

• to keep the kitchen from smelling

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

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

• 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 is with experience to sell clothes.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

• Jorge almost kicked the ball 14 meters.

• Jorge tried his best to make a scoring kick..

• Jorge quickly kicked the ball and scored.

• Jorge really wanted his team to win the game.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

To help keep this party a secret, all of the decorations and supplies will be kept where the birthday boy never goes, at Lisa's house.

What is the dangling modifier in this sentence?

• of the decorations and supplies

• at Lisa's house

• To help keep this party a secret

• where the birthday boy never goes

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

If Leon wants to add the phrase "of the land" to describe the survey, where should he place it in the sentence?

The National Park Service will complete its survey before the deadline.

• between survey and before

• before National

• after deadline

• between Service and will

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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

• To create a quieter and stronger fastener than zipper and Velcro, a new type of fastener has been invented.

• Leonard Duffy has invented a new type of fastener that is quieter and stronger than zippers and Velcro.

• Quieter and stronger than zippers and Velcro, Leonard Duffy has invented a new type of fastener.

• A new type of fastener has been invented to create a quieter and stronger fastener than zipper and Velcro.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

My skin feels a lot smoother after applying lotion.

Which of the following changes will eliminate the dangling modifier in the sentence above?

• Change applying to I apply.

• Add some between applying and lotion.

• Change a lot smoother to smooth.

• Move after applying lotion to before My.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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.

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

• no change

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

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

In which sentence is the modifier golden used correctly?

• I golden painted the door to my room.

• I gasped when I saw the golden egg.

• I grabbed the golden and ran away.

• I golden the box to give to my mom

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C