WorksheetsDangling and Misplaced Modifiers
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
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1.
What is a modifier in a sentence?
a)
A word or phrase that adds additional information
b)
A word that explains an action
c)
A phrase that changes one's action
d)
A clause that cannot be its own sentence
2.
What is the modifier in the following sentence?
Brian, the man with the bushy red beard, is Lydia's husband.
Brian, the man with the bushy red beard, is Lydia's husband.
a)
Brian
b)
the man with the bushy red beard
c)
is
d)
Lydia's husband
3.
What is a dangling modifier?
a)
a modifier that is not in the correct spot in a sentence
b)
a modifier whose subject is unknown
c)
a modifier that does an action
d)
a modifier that is both a clause and a phrase
4.
What is the dangling modifier in the sentence below?
Running to catch the bus, his lunch box was dropped.
Running to catch the bus, his lunch box was dropped.
a)
was dropped
b)
his lunch box was dropped
c)
running to catch
d)
running to catch the bus
5.
What is the dangling modifier?
Before waking up, the lights were flickering in the room.
Before waking up, the lights were flickering in the room.
a)
Before waking up
b)
waking up
c)
the lights were flickering in the room
d)
were flickering
6.
What is the dangling modifier?
Rummaging through her giant handbag, the sunglasses escaped detection.
Rummaging through her giant handbag, the sunglasses escaped detection.
a)
escaped detection
b)
the sunglasses
c)
her giant handbag
d)
Rummaging through her giant handbag, the sunglasses escaped detection.
7.
What is a misplaced modifier?
a)
A clause that is separated by more than one adjective.
b)
when a phrase is describing a clause
c)
A description that is improperly separated from the word its describing.
d)
when a modifier's subject is not defined in the sentence
8.
What is the misplaced modifier?
Covered in dirt, I gave my dog a bath.
Covered in dirt, I gave my dog a bath.
a)
a bath
b)
Covered in dirt
c)
Covered
d)
I gave my dog a bath
9.
What is the misplaced modifier?
Once caught, the police officers took the thieves to jail.
Once caught, the police officers took the thieves to jail.
a)
the police officers
b)
once caught
c)
took the thieves
d)
to jail
10.
What is the misplaced modifier?
Professor Jones, who was late with another essay, waited for the slacker student.
Professor Jones, who was late with another essay, waited for the slacker student.
a)
Professor Jones
b)
slacker student
c)
waited for the slacker student
d)
who was late with another essay
11.
Does the following contain a misplaced modifier, dangling modifier, or is it written correctly?
Unfortunately stained with yellow mustard, Raymond wore his one collared shirt to the job interview.
Unfortunately stained with yellow mustard, Raymond wore his one collared shirt to the job interview.
a)
misplaced
b)
dangling
c)
written correctly
12.
Does the following contain a misplaced modifier, dangling modifier, or is it written correctly?
Elizabeth, who recently graduated from the police academy, was just hired by the Atlanta Police Department.
Elizabeth, who recently graduated from the police academy, was just hired by the Atlanta Police Department.
a)
misplaced
b)
dangling
c)
written correctly
13.
Does the following contain a misplaced modifier, dangling modifier, or is it written correctly?
Georgia State University bought Turner Field, the current home of the Atlanta Braves.
Georgia State University bought Turner Field, the current home of the Atlanta Braves.
a)
misplaced
b)
dangling
c)
written correctly
14.
Does the following contain a misplaced modifier, dangling modifier, or is it written correctly?
Hungry, the leftover pizza was devoured.
Hungry, the leftover pizza was devoured.
a)
misplaced
b)
dangling
c)
written correctly
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