Grammar and Sentence Structure Quiz 2

What is the main problem with a dangling modifier?

• It creates a phrase with no clear subject to modify

• It uses too many adjectives in one sentence

• It incorrectly replaces a noun with a pronoun

• It causes subjects and verbs to disagree

Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier:

• We saw a flock of birds flying over the hill.

• Covered in sprinkles, the child ate the ice cream.

• The team that won the game celebrated loudly.

• While jogging in the morning, I saw a rabbit.

What does a squinting modifier do in a sentence?

• It sits between two words and causes ambiguity

• It shows past tense action that’s unclear

• It adds unnecessary adjectives to the subject

• It turns the sentence into passive voice

Choose the best revision of this sentence: "To win the prize, the essay must be written by Monday."

• The essay must be written by Monday to win the prize.

• To win the prize, writing the essay by Monday is important.

• By Monday, the prize must be won with the essay.

• Writing the prize-winning essay must be done Monday.

What does it mean to keep subjects and verbs close together?

• Avoid inserting too many words between them

• Use verbs before their corresponding subjects

• Make sure each sentence only has one clause

• Use adjectives to describe both subject and verb

Which sentence demonstrates a clear pronoun-antecedent connection?

• When Sam saw Jordan, he waved at him.

• Maria gave her sister a ride because she needed help.

• The teacher gave the student her homework back.

• After discussing the topic, it was still unclear.

What is the role of a colon in sentence structure?

• It introduces related or explanatory information

• It marks the end of a complete sentence

• It separates subjects from verbs in long clauses

• It shows uncertainty between ideas

Which revision improves the sentence by fixing the misplaced modifier? "Walking through the forest, the birds were chirping loudly."

• As I walked through the forest, birds chirped loudly.

• The birds were chirping loudly walking through the forest.

• While the birds chirped, the forest walked around me.

• Through the forest, chirping birds were loud.

What is one practical strategy to detect confusing word placement?

• Read the sentence out loud and listen for awkwardness

• Replace all modifiers with stronger verbs

• Add a semicolon between each phrase

• Start every sentence with a noun and a colon

Why is keeping related words together important in writing?

• It strengthens clarity and logical flow

• It makes the paragraph longer and more detailed

• It reduces the need for punctuation

• It allows verbs to come before nouns