Dangling modifiers
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Correct the dangling modifier in this sentence: "After reading the novel, the book was fascinating."
After reading the novel, it was fascinating.
The book was fascinating after reading the novel.
After I read the novel, it was fascinating.
The novel was fascinating after reading it.
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'After I read the novel, it was fascinating.' This choice correctly assigns the action of reading the novel to the person, avoiding the dangling modifier.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
2.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
DANGLING MODIFIER:
Correct any dangling modifiers in the sentences below by changing the dangling modifier phrase to a subordinate clause with a subject and a verb.
"After explaining that I had lost my wallet, the waiter allowed me to pay by check."
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hoping to excuse my lateness, the note was written and given to my teacher.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Choose the corrected dangling modifier sentence:
Riding in the sports car, the world whizzed by quickly.
The world whizzed by quickly, riding in the sports car.
While Joe was riding in the sports car, the world whizzed by quickly.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of error is this?: Being a first-year student, my professors do not accept Wikipedia as a credible source of information.
No error
Misplaced Modifier
Dangling Modifier
Squinting Modifier
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence avoids a dangling participle?
Having finished the meal, the dishes were cleared.
The dishes were cleared after finishing the meal.
Having finished the meal, the mother cleared the dishes.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the one which is NOT a dangling modifier:
Upon entering the doctor's office, I immediately noticed a skeleton.
Upon entering the doctor's office, a skeleton caught my eye.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
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