Choose the correct version of the sentences below. Strolling hand in hand to the farm, the pigs broke out of the field and headed toward us.

As we were strolling hand in hand to the farm, the pigs broke out of the field and headed toward us.

The pigs, strolling hand in hand to the farm, broke our of the field and headed toward us.

The pigs broke out of the field strolling hand in hand to the farm broke out of the field and headed toward us.

Choose the correct version of the sentences below. Swimming in the ocean, the birds swarmed above us looking for fish.

While we were swimming in the ocean, the birds swarmed above us looking for fish.

The birds swimming in the ocean swarmed above us looking for fish.

Above us, the birds swarmed swimming in the ocean looking for fish.

Choose the correct version of the sentences below. Ice cream was served to everyone in a bowl.

Ice cream was served in a bowl to everyone.

Everyone in a bowl was served ice cream.

In a bowl, ice cream was in a bowl served to everyone.

Choose the correct version of the sentences below. While doing the dishes, the parrot sang along with the radio.

While I was doing the dishes, the parrot sang along with the radio.

The parrot sang along with the radio while doing the dishes.

The parrot, while doing the dishes, sang along with the radio.

Which sentence is correct?

The saleswoman sold the Audi with the leather seats to the man.

The saleswoman sold the Audi to the man with leather seats.

Which sentence is written correctly?

The student's torn book laid on her desk.

The torn student's book laid on her desk.

Rewrite the following sentence to correct the misplaced modifier: The boy is playing on the jungle gym with bright copper hair.

The boy with bright copper hair is playing on the jungle gym.

The boy with the bright copper hair is playing on the jungle gym.

What is a dangling modifier?

a modifier whose subject is unknown

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

a modifier that is both a clause and a phrase

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Quiz

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6th - 8th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
After reading the paper, the telephone rang.

Misplaced

Dangling

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
Dr. Draper is an expert on alligators from the University of Georgia.

Misplaced

Dangling

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
We saw a herd of sheep on the way to our hotel in Paris.

Misplaced

Dangling

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
Floating in the wind, Shelly stared wistfully at the kite.

Misplaced

Dangling

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
While reading the newspaper, a mouse ran across the table.

Misplaced

Dangling

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
Looking out the airplane window, the volcano seemed ready to erupt.

Misplaced

Dangling

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct version of the sentences below.
We watched a radiant sunset climbing a hill.

While climbing a hill, we watched the radiant sunset.

We watched climbing a hill a radiant sunset.

We climbing a hill watched a radiant sunset.

Sentence correct as is

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Quiz

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier. After reading the paper, the telephone rang.

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier. Dr. Draper is an expert on alligators from the University of Georgia.

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier. We saw a herd of sheep on the way to our hotel in Paris.

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier. Floating in the wind, Shelly stared wistfully at the kite.

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier. While reading the newspaper, a mouse ran across the table.

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier. Looking out the airplane window, the volcano seemed ready to erupt.

Choose the correct version of the sentences below.We watched a radiant sunset climbing a hill.

Choose the correct version of the sentences below. Strolling hand in hand to the farm, the pigs broke out of the field and headed toward us.

Choose the correct version of the sentences below.Swimming in the ocean, the birds swarmed above us looking for fish.

Choose the correct version of the sentences below. Ice cream was served to everyone in a bowl.

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Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
After reading the paper, the telephone rang.

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
Dr. Draper is an expert on alligators from the University of Georgia.

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
We saw a herd of sheep on the way to our hotel in Paris.

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
Floating in the wind, Shelly stared wistfully at the kite.

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
While reading the newspaper, a mouse ran across the table.

Determine if the sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
Looking out the airplane window, the volcano seemed ready to erupt.

Choose the correct version of the sentences below.
We watched a radiant sunset climbing a hill.

Choose the correct version of the sentences below.
Strolling hand in hand to the farm, the pigs broke out of the field and headed toward us.

Choose the correct version of the sentences below.
Swimming in the ocean, the birds swarmed above us looking for fish.

Choose the correct version of the sentences below.
Ice cream was served to everyone in a bowl.