Dangling Modifiers - Assessment

Front

What is a dangling modifier?

Back

A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion.

Front

Identify the error in the sentence: 'While standing in line for movie tickets, lightning flashed.'

Back

The modifier 'While standing in line for movie tickets' is dangling because it incorrectly suggests that lightning was standing in line.

Front

How can you correct a dangling modifier?

Back

You can correct a dangling modifier by ensuring that the word or phrase clearly refers to a specific noun in the sentence.

Front

What is a misplaced modifier?

Back

A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, causing confusion.

Front

Identify the correct sentence: 'The flight attendant, whose brother I know, welcomed us aboard the plane.'

Back

This sentence correctly places all modifiers, making it clear who is being referred to.

Front

What is the best way to fix: 'While tuning the radio, the car swerved dangerously toward a telephone pole.'

Back

The sentence can be corrected to: 'While I was tuning the radio, the car swerved dangerously toward a telephone pole.'

Front

What is the purpose of modifiers in a sentence?

Back

Modifiers provide additional information about a noun or verb, enhancing the meaning of the sentence.

Front

What does it mean for a sentence to be 'correct' in terms of modifiers?

Back

A correct sentence uses modifiers in a way that clearly and accurately describes the intended subject or action.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a dangling modifier.

Back

'After reading the book, the movie was disappointing.' (It suggests the movie read the book.)

Front

How can you identify a dangling modifier in a sentence?

Back

Look for phrases that do not clearly connect to the noun they are intended to modify.