Misplaced/Dangling Modifiers

Muffled in heavy clothing, the hike up the mountain was tiring.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.W.8.3D

To be a good opera singer, clear enunciation is extremely important.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.4

While jogging along Center Street, Elia saw a dog.

• correct

• incorrect

Standing near the runway, the noise of the jets was deafening.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Uncle Jim bought a new carriage for the baby that was named "Boodle Buggy."

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

TEKS.ELA.3.11D.X

TEKS.ELA.4.11D.X

Left alone in the house, the thunderstorm terrified him.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.5

Two meetings have been held in the office of the State Athletic Commission to make arrangements for a return bout.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

TEKS.ELA.3.11D.X

TEKS.ELA.4.11D.X

Looking out the window, a remarkable sight appeared.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.2

Plans for a new road have finally been approved after three years of red tape to stretch across the valley.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.I

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.I

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.I

TEKS.ELA.E1.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.E2.9D.I

Frightened by our presence, the rabbit perked up its ears and twitched its nose.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

TEKS.ELA.2.11D.III

TEKS.ELA.3.11D.III

TEKS.ELA.3.11D.IX

TEKS.ELA.4.11D.III

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.VII