Dangling Modifiers

Choose the sentence that is incorrect because it contains a dangling word group.

• a. After reading the original study, I find the article unconvincing.

• b. After reading the original study, the article remains unconvincing.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence that is incorrect because it contains a dangling word group.

• a. Having finished the audition, the stage was closed.

• b. Having finished the audition, Leann went to church.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence that is incorrect because it contains a dangling word group.

• a. Being a light sleeper, the noise awoke my mom.

• b. Being a light sleeper, my mom was awakened by the noise.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence that is incorrect because it contains a dangling word group.

• a. If packed in ice, the fish will keep for seven days.

• b. If packed in ice, you can keep the fish for seven days.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence that is incorrect because it contains a dangling word group.

• a. Having arrived late for practice, a written excuse was needed.

• b. Having arrived late for practice, I had to present a written excuse.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the clause that will complete the given phrase below.

Looking at the riders, ___________________.

• a. wakeboarding seems easy

• b. I believe that they enjoy wakeboarding a lot

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Choose the clause that will complete the given phrase below.

In trying it, ___________________.

• a. one must have good balance

• b. a part of the ocean's water would swallow the rider

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the clause that will complete the given phrase below.

Known as one cool sport, ___________________.

• a. the wakeboarders prefer that over water surfing

• b. wakeboarding is a combination of waterskiing and surfing

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the clause that will complete the given phrase below.

To have a more controlled and smooth cruise, ___________________.

• a. riders need cable wakeboarding

• b. the right speed to perform is in the hands of the rider

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the clause that will complete the given phrase below.

In attaching the boots to the board, ___________________.

• a. one must make sure that the binding is not too tight

• b. it could be adjusted by moving them in any direction

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CCSS.L.3.1A