Misplaced or Dangling Modifiers

Which of the following is correct? Dangling modifier.

• A. Exhausted by his first day at school, Sam's eyes closed in the middle of his favorite TV show.
• B. Exhausted by his first day at school, Sam closed his eyes in the middle of his favorite TV show.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following is correct? Dangling modifier.

• A. Though not a fan of science fiction, I liked the new Star Trek movie, to my surprise; it was very enjoyable.
• B. Though not a fan of science fiction, the new Star Trek movie, to my surprise, was very enjoyable.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following is correct? Dangling modifier.

• A. Not meaning to be cruel, George didn't mean to hurt Jackie's feelings.
• B. Not meaning to be cruel, George's careless remark hurt Jackie's feelings.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following is correct? Dangling modifier.

• A. After visiting the bakery, we smelled the aroma of freshly baked bread fill our car.
• B. After visiting the bakery, the aroma of freshly baked bread filled our car.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following is correct? Misplaced modifier.

• A. The child playing on the jungle gym with fuzzy orange hair is my nephew.
• B. The child with fuzzy orange hair playing on the jungle gym is my nephew.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly? 

• The poster caught my eye on the wall.
• In the tiny bird's nest ,we thought there might be eggs. 
• On Monday, our teacher said the class would put on a play.
• Don't forget to take the box to the store with the empty bottles. 

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly? 

• The students received an A who made the first presentation.  
• The kitten belongs to my neighbor that is on the branch. 
• I showed the colorful cotton fabric that was made in Kenya to my sister.
• The doctor said that the triplets were quite healthy who examined them.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly? 

• The cleanup program was supported by all of the students that the president of the seventh grade class suggested.   
• The flight attendant, whose brother I know, welcomed us aboard the plane. 
• The friend has a broken leg whom I call. 
• Donald's package is from my mother which came in the mail.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly? 

• Quasars fascinate me which many astronomers throughout the world study.
• The mail man is a kind guy that delivers our mail.
• My son will meet you there which is the most reliable person I know.
• The dog that has been running loose in the neighborhood barked at the letter carrier. 

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence is written correctly? 

• Talking on the telephone, Amanda did not hear the doorbell ringing.
• Talking on the telephone, the doorbell was not heard ringing.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C