Dangling And Misplaced Modifiers
Select the correct answer for each question from the choices given.
- 1.
Select the choice that shows the best way to correct the misplaced modifier.
- A.
We need to hire people to work desperately.
- B.
We desperately need to hire people to work.
Correct Answer
B. We desperately need to hire people to work. -
- 2.
Select the choice that shows the best way to correct the dangling modifier.
- A.
While driving through the country, Janet saw a deer cross the road.
- B.
While driving through the country, a deer crossed the road.
Correct Answer
A. While driving through the country, Janet saw a deer cross the road. -
- 3.
Select the choice that shows the best way to correct the misplaced modifier.
- A.
Max chose the soup with the most seasoned vegetables from the menu.
- B.
Max chose the soup from the menu with the most seasoned vegetables.
Correct Answer
A. Max chose the soup with the most seasoned vegetables from the menu. -
- 4.
Select the choice that shows the best way to correct the dangling modifier.
- A.
Moving the desk from the attic, his toe got stubbed.
- B.
While moving the desk from the attic, Paul stubbed his toe.
Correct Answer
B. While moving the desk from the attic, Paul stubbed his toe. -
- 5.
Select the choice that shows the best way to correct the misplaced modifier.
- A.
The woman took a picture of the Statue of Liberty wearing a pink and yellow dress.
- B.
The woman wearing a pink and yellow dress took a picture of the Statue of Liberty.
Correct Answer
B. The woman wearing a pink and yellow dress took a picture of the Statue of Liberty. -
- 6.
Select the choice that shows the best way to correct the dangling modifier.
- A.
While taking a nap, the phone rang.
- B.
While I was taking a nap, the phone rang.
Correct Answer
B. While I was taking a nap, the phone rang. -
- 7.
Select the choice that shows the best way to correct the misplaced modifier.
- A.
Sam ate a pizza with extra pepperoni and cheese at the restaurant.
- B.
Sam ate a pizza at the restaurant with extra pepperoni and cheese.
Correct Answer
A. Sam ate a pizza with extra pepperoni and cheese at the restaurant. -
- 8.
Select the choice that shows the best way to correct the dangling modifier.
- A.
Having won the election, a victory speech was given.
- B.
Having won the election, Fred gave a victory speech.
Correct Answer
B. Having won the election, Fred gave a victory speech. -
- 9.
Select the choice that shows the best way to correct the misplaced modifier.
- A.
Richard saw a movie eating a pizza.
- B.
Richard saw a movie while eating a pizza.
Correct Answer
B. Richard saw a movie while eating a pizza. -
- 10.
Select the choice the shows the best way to correct the misplaced modifier.
- A.
Harvey ate ice cream in the car dripping with chocolate syrup.
- B.
Harvey ate ice cream dripping with chocolate syrup in the car.
Correct Answer
B. Harvey ate ice cream dripping with chocolate syrup in the car. -
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