Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Quiz

Which sentence does NOT contain a misplaced modifier or dangling modifier?

• After winning the race, his grandpa bought him an ice cream.

• After Selim won the race, his grandpa bought him an ice cream.

Which sentence does NOT contain a misplaced modifier or dangling modifier?

• Covered in dust, Mercy ran through the gate and sat on the bench.

• Mercy ran through the gate and sat on the bench covered in dust.

Which sentence does NOT contain a misplaced modifier or dangling modifier?

• While doing her homework, Hannah's goldfish held her interest.

• While doing her homework, Hannah instead was interested in her goldfish.

Which sentence does NOT contain a misplaced modifier or dangling modifier?

• Marco bought a beautiful blue flower for his favourite aunt.

• Marco bought a beautiful flower for his favourite aunt that was blue.

Which sentence does NOT contain a misplaced modifier or dangling modifier?

• Delighted about his results, a wide grin wrapped around Abdallah's face.

• After Abdallah got his results, a wide grin wrapped around his face.

Which sentence does NOT contain a misplaced modifier or dangling modifier?

• While James and Anna were digging up the treaure, their shovels came in very handy.

• Digging up the treasure, James and Anna's shovels came in very handy.

Which of these sentences does NOT contain a misplaced modifier or dangling modifier?

• The three friends chased a flock of birds skateboarding in the park.

• Skateboarding in the park the three friends chased a flock of birds.

• Skateboarding in the park, the three friends chased a flock of birds.

Which of the following is NOT a phrase?

• Running to school in the dark that was very scary

• The boy with the dark brown hair and gorgeous eyes

• Finally a tired Susan found the missing umbrella with the flamingo pattern

• Although Paul searched everywhere for the missing umbrella

Which of these connectives are used to create complex sentences?

Hint: There is more than one correct answer.

• because
• for

• but

• because

• while

Now it is your turn to correct a sentence that contains a dangling or misplaced modifier.

Singing loudly he scared the dog in the shower.