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The dog ran over to his owner as he opened the can.

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The mom wondered how to clean her daughter, who was splashing in mud puddles.

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Shopping at the store, Jan placed the eggs on top of the cart.

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The bicyclists thought the flag waving in the wind was pretty.

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Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers Practice

Quiz

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.11-12.3A, L.6.2A, L.7.1C

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Standards-aligned

Shannon Munn

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

The teddy bear hurriedly pedaled the bike on Sally's lap.

Dangling Modifier

Misplaced Modifier

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Barking and running, the specialties of our neighbors saw.

Dangling Modifier

Misplaced Modifier

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Jake sat on the couch watching television, but studying in the other room.

Dangling Modifier

Misplaced Modifier

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Swimming in the ocean, the ice cream stand was off to the side.

Dangling Modifier

Misplaced Modifier

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

Folded laundry, Katie sat on the shelf.

Dangling Modifier

Misplaced Modifier

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Occupied with a ball, the mom babysat.

Dangling Modifier

Misplaced Modifier

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

Breaking on the ground, James was giggling and not paying attention to the glass vase.

Dangling Modifier

Misplaced Modifier

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers Practice

20 questions

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

The teddy bear hurriedly pedaled the bike on Sally's lap.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Barking and running, the specialties of our neighbors saw.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Jake sat on the couch watching television, but studying in the other room.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Swimming in the ocean, the ice cream stand was off to the side.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

Folded laundry, Katie sat on the shelf.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Occupied with a ball, the mom babysat.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

Breaking on the ground, James was giggling and not paying attention to the glass vase.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Covering up with a blanket, the couch had pillows already.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

My dad needed a break, building a shed, from the heat.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

Jumping in the air, the toys were thrown by the toddler.

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Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers Practice

20 questions

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?The teddy bear hurriedly pedaled the bike on Sally's lap.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?Barking and running, the specialties of our neighbors saw.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?Jake sat on the couch watching television, but studying in the other room.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?Swimming in the ocean, the ice cream stand was off to the side.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?Folded laundry, Katie sat on the shelf.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?Occupied with a ball, the mom babysat.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?Breaking on the ground, James was giggling and not paying attention to the glass vase.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?Covering up with a blanket, the couch had pillows already.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?My dad needed a break, building a shed, from the heat.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?Jumping in the air, the toys were thrown by the toddler.

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Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

The teddy bear hurriedly pedaled the bike on Sally's lap.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Barking and running, the specialties of our neighbors saw.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Jake sat on the couch watching television, but studying in the other room.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Swimming in the ocean, the ice cream stand was off to the side.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

Folded laundry, Katie sat on the shelf.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Occupied with a ball, the mom babysat.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

Breaking on the ground, James was giggling and not paying attention to the glass vase.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier?

Covering up with a blanket, the couch had pillows already.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

My dad needed a break, building a shed, from the heat.

Does the following sentence have a Dangling or a Misplaced Modifier?

Jumping in the air, the toys were thrown by the toddler.