This quiz focuses on identifying and correcting dangling and misplaced modifiers in sentences, essential for clear communication. It tests understanding through sentence selection and correction, enhancing grammatical precision and writing skills.
To become a respected politician, one must administer campaign funds carefully.
To become a respected politician, campaign funds must be carefully administered.
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I like to listen to rock music doing my homework.
I like to listen to rock music while I do my homework.
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True
False
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True
False
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B
A
Both of A and B
None of the above
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Moving slowly, Bowie stalked the rabbits.
To raise a good dog, patience is useful.
After eating the catfood, Bowie belched
All of the above
None of the above
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Having worked for the company for twenty years, I was surprised to learn that my retirement benefits would not be sufficient.
Having taught phonology every semester for the last five years, he was eager to teach syntax.
After sweating in Reavis Hall throughout the summer, I am ready for winter.
All of the above
None of the above
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Dangling modifier
Squinting modifier
Split infinitive
All of the above
None of the above
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Most stress disorders can be effectively treated with serotonin-uptake inhibitors.
These disorders include depression, heat intolerance, onychophagia, pathologic jealousy, dysthymia, and trichotillomania.
Most dictionaries will not have obscure medical terminology, although most good dictionaries will have the Latin and Greek roots that morphologically compose the terminology.
All of the above
None of the above
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