Dangling Sentence Exercises

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1. 30 minutes... enough time to exercise.

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30 minutes adalah time expression dan membutuhkan "singular verb".

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This quiz titled 'Dangling Sentence Exercises' assesses understanding of sentence structure, specifically focusing on completing dangling modifiers. It enhances grammatical precision and clarity, vital for effective communication in... see moreEnglish. see less

2. While taking a shower, ....

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The correct answer is "I heard someone knocking the door" because it accurately describes the action of hearing someone knocking on the door while taking a shower. The other options either focus on the person who knocked the door or the act of knocking itself, but they do not specifically mention the act of hearing the sound.

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3. As a child,______

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The correct answer is "I received many expensive gifts from my parents." This sentence clearly states that the speaker received expensive gifts from their parents. The other options either change the subject or the object of the sentence, which would alter the meaning.

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4. Having been watered , _____

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The correct answer is "The flowers looked fresh" because the phrase "Having been watered" suggests that the flowers received water and as a result, they appeared fresh. The phrase indicates a cause and effect relationship between being watered and the flowers' appearance.

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5. Listening to the concert's music...

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The correct answer is "The audiences were amazed by James Arthur." This answer correctly states that James Arthur was able to captivate and impress the audience with his performance. It implies that the music played during the concert was so impressive that it left the audience in awe.

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6. Collected before the class dismissed,______

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This answer is correct because it accurately describes the action of the teacher correcting the tasks. The phrase "The tasks were corrected by the teacher" clearly states that the teacher was the one who performed the task of correcting the tasks.

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7. After drilling my tooth, _______

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The correct answer is "My dentist stopped my cavity from aching". This answer accurately describes the action of the dentist preventing the cavity from causing pain. The other options either do not mention the dentist's role or do not explicitly state that the cavity stopped aching.

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8. Lost in a dense forest,_______

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The correct answer is "I felt ache on my head" because it is the most grammatically correct and coherent sentence. The other options either have incorrect word order or use awkward phrasing.

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9. Crashing on the shore,_______

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The correct answer is "The waves produced a noisy sound." This answer accurately describes the action of the waves crashing on the shore and the resulting sound they produce. It is a concise and clear statement that captures the essence of the given text.

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10. Having been cooked

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The correct answer is "My mom prepared the dinner" because it is the only sentence that directly states who prepared the dinner. The other sentences mention actions related to the preparation of dinner but do not specify who performed those actions.

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30 minutes... enough time to exercise.
While taking a shower, ....
As a child,______
Having been watered , _____
Listening to the concert's music...
Collected before the class dismissed,______
After drilling my tooth, _______
Lost in a dense forest,_______
Crashing on the shore,_______
Having been cooked
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