Dangling

Grinning happily, the prize for first place was accepted.

• Dangling Modifier

• Misplaced Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1C

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

Hoping to succeed in the interview, long hours were spent in preparation.

• Dangling Modifier

• Misplaced Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1C

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

Reading the directions carefully, the test was quite easy.

• Dangling Modifier

• Misplaced Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1C

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

Complaining loudly, the broken toy was returned to the store.

• Dangling Modifier

• Misplaced Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1C

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

Which definition best describes the meaning of a dangling modifier?

• A modifier that is placed at the beginning of a sentence

• A phrase or clause not clearly related to the word it modifies, making the sentence unclear.

• A modifier that is always necessary for sentence clarity

• A phrase that is grammatically correct but conveys a different meaning than intended

Answer explanation

A phrase or clause not clearly related to the word it modifies, making the sentence unclear.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1C

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

What is the dangling modifier in the sentence below?

Running to catch the bus, his lunch box was dropped.

• was dropped

• his lunch box was dropped

• running to catch

• running to catch the bus

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1C

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

the dangling modifier is

• phrase or clause

• compound sentence

• a phrase or clause that is not clearly and logically related to the word or words it modifies

• simple sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1C

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

Which sentence is the best example of a dangling modifier?

• Running down the street, the bus was missed.

• I ate quickly, and I thought the food was delicious.

• After studying hard, I aced the test.

• While walking in the park, I saw the beautiful flowers.

Answer explanation

The best example of a dangling modifier is 'Running down the street, the bus was missed' because the modifier 'Running down the street' does not have a clear subject to modify. The reader does not know who's running.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1C

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

What is a dangling modifier?

• a modifier that is not in the correct spot in a sentence

• a modifier whose subject is unknown

• a modifier that does an action

• a modifier that is both a clause and a phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1C

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

What is the dangling modifier?
Rummaging through her giant handbag, the sunglasses escaped detection.

• escaped detection

• the sunglasses

• her giant handbag

• Rummaging through her giant handbag