Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

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English
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8th Grade
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Medium
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JENNIFER COOPER
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13 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is correct?
Strolling through the narrow streets, the native quarter was picturesque.
Strolling through the narrow streets, we found the native quarter picturesque.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is correct?
Searching for the missing contract, we turned the whole house upside down.
Searching for the missing contract, the whole house was turned upside down.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is correct?
Doing my homework, the radio next door was distracting.
While I was doing my homework, the radio next door was distracting.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is correct?
Before parking in that lot, a sticker must be purchased.
Before parking in that lot, you must purchase a sticker.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is correct?
While he was watching the fireworks display, his wallet was stolen.
His wallet was stolen while watching the fireworks display.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is correct?
Having sent the suspect to jail, the case seemed to be closed.
Having sent the suspect to jail, they seemed to close the case.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is correct?
Vegetation became sparse approaching the summit of the mountain.
As we approached the summit of the mountain, vegetation became sparse.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
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