
Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is a misplaced modifier?
A modifier that is not close to the word it describes
A modifier that is close to the word it describes
A modifier that is missing from the sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
The cowboy in the leather vest was thrown by the bull.
The train station which was made of red brick was located downtown.
She was making a sweater for her grandma that was warm.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is a dangling modifier?
A modifier that does not have a word to describe
A modifier that is not close to to the word it describes
A modifier that is at the end of a sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
Because he injured his hand, John had difficulty typing the essay.
To become a good dentist, you must clean, fill, and file many teeth.
Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Grinning happily, the prize for first place was accepted.
Dangling Modifier
Misplaced Modifier
Correct
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Quacking loudly, Heather fed the ducks in the park.
Dangling Modifier
Misplaced Modifier
Correct
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The mayor was able to cut the ribbon because someone found scissors.
Dangling Modifier
Misplaced Modifier
Correct
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
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