Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Study Guide

A modifier is a __________, __________ or _____________ that adds description to a sentence.

• sentence, paragraph, essay
• word, phrase, clause

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

• Wearing only light shirts and shorts, we hiked through the forest.

• We hiked through the forest wearing only light shirts and shorts.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

• We gave the old clothes to a local charity that had been piled up in the basement.

• We gave the old clothes that had been piled up in the basement to a local charity.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

• After the movie, we ate Mexican food that was very spicy.

• We ate Mexican food after the movie that was very spicy.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

• Leaving quickly, my car lights were left on.

• Leaving quickly, I left my car lights on.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

• To complete a degree in anthropology, at least two history courses must be taken.

• To complete a degree in anthropology, a student must take at least two history courses.

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

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Looking out the window, a remarkable sight appeared.

• correct

• incorrect

While jogging along Center Street, Ella saw a dog.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

I bought the accounting staff a small computer, which gave everyone a great deal of trouble.

• correct

• incorrect