Misplaced/Dangling Modifiers

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

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

While jogging along Center Street, Elia saw a dog.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

While tuning the radio, the car swerved dangerously toward a telephone pole.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

I bought the accounting staff a small computer, which was a welcome addition.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

While watching the football game, Sue's horse ran away.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What does the red phrase modify (or describe) in the following sentence?

The shoes with the yellow stripes are expensive.

• expensive

• shoes

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

To correct a misplaced modifier, rearrange,  revise, and ____ the sentence by moving the words. 

• rewrite
• review
• recycle
• reward

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C