English 11: 20.5 Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers (P. 76 & 78)

Exercise 1: Identifying Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Identify the underlined section of the sentence.

When he was a baby, John's father was elected mayor.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

Exercise 1: Identifying Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Identify the underlined section of the sentence.

The pianist played a new composition sitting on the piano bench.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

Exercise 1: Identifying Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Identify the underlined section of the sentence.

Growling with hunger, I listened to my empty stomach.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

Exercise 1: Identifying Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Identify the underlined section of the sentence.

To get the job, my references must be verified.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

Exercise 1: Identifying Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Identify the underlined section of the sentence.

Barking loudly, I frowned at the dog.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

Exercise 1: Identifying Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Identify the underlined section of the sentence.

When the cat scratched at the door, we let it in.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

Exercise 1: Identifying Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Identify the underlined section of the sentence.

I arranged the flowers for my mother using the new vase.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

Exercise 1: Identifying Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Identify the underlined section of the sentence.

Wrapped in my blanket, the cold was no problem.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

Exercise 1: Identifying Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Identify the underlined section of the sentence.

While taking inventory, the store was closed.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

Exercise 1: Identifying Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Identify the underlined section of the sentence.

Removing all the grammar errors, the essay was improved.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1