Dangling Modifiers Quiz

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Medium
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BRENDA WALKER
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses modifiers correctly?
After centuries of lying on the ocean floor, the treasure hunters found the Spanish galleon.
The treasure hunters found the Spanish galleon after it lay for centuries on the ocean floor.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses modifiers correctly?
Watching carefully for hours, the flock of butterflies never arrived.
While I watched carefully for hours, the flock of butterflies never arrived.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses modifiers correctly?
Thirsty, the glass of water was swallowed in one gulp.
He was so thirsty that he swallowed the glass of water in one gulp.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses modifiers correctly?
Driving down the street, the park came into view.
As we were driving down the street, the park came into view.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses modifiers correctly?
Deciding to study more, the textbooks seemed more interesting.
The textbooks seemed more interesting after I decided to study more.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
After watching the news, the new virus doesn't seem as dangerous as it once was.
Incorrect use of a modifier
Correct use of a modifier
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses modifiers correctly?
Having finished the housework, the movie was started.
Having finished the housework, Anna started the movie.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
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