Find the misplaced words in the Sentence. I'm returning the shirt to the store that is too small.

• the shirt
• to the store
• I'm returning the shirt
• that is too small

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Find the correct dangling modifier below. After being shampooed, Trish was surprised by the carpet's new look.

• by the carpet's new look
• Trish
• After being shampooed
• Was surprised

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

He nearly drove the car for six hours a day

• Misplaced modifier
• Dangling modifier

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

We ran from hideous mutants we saw quickly

• Correct
• Incorrect

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Steve loved the little boats. What word is the modifier?

• Steve
• loved
• little 
• boats

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Having arrived late for practice, a written excuse was needed. What is the error?

• Dangling modifier: needs a subject of the main clause
• Misplaced modifier: modifies wrong subject

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is the modifier in the sentence below that is describing the word woman. The woman behind the cash register is the owner of the store.

• behind the cash register
• of the store
• the cash register
• is the owner

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is the modifier in the sentence below that is describing the word cat? My cousin has a cat with all white fur.

• all white fur
• with all white fur
• white fur
• cousin

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the correct misplaced modifier in the sentence below. I didn't even make one mistake on the midterm test.

• even
• on the midterm test
• one mistake
• even make one mistake

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Where should the red modifier be placed?
Mary read that a wasp larva spins a cocoon in the encyclopedia.

• After cocoon
• After spins
• After wasp
• After read

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C