Mastering Misplaced Modifiers Quiz

Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete."

• Running quickly

• The finish line

• Was crossed

• By the athlete

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?

• The cat sat on the mat, purring softly.

• The boy, eager to win, ran towards the finish line.

• She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates.

• The dog barked loudly at the stranger.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Rewrite the sentence to correct the misplaced modifier: "Covered in chocolate, the girl ate the cake."

• Covered in chocolate, the cake was eaten by the girl.

• The girl covered in chocolate ate the cake.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "The man walked his dog in a suit."

• Walked his dog

• In a suit

• No error

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence is correctly written without a misplaced modifier?

• With a diagram, the teacher explained the problem to the students.

• The problem was explained by the teacher to the students with a diagram.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "Flying over the city, the skyscrapers looked magnificent."

• Flying over the city

• The skyscrapers

• Looked magnificent

• Over the city

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?

• The chef cooked a delicious meal for the guests in the kitchen.

• In the kitchen, the chef cooked a delicious meal for the guests.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C