Dangling Modifiers By Alexis And Chris

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Questions: 5 | Attempts: 100 | Updated: Mar 21, 2023

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1.

Trying to keep her balance, Mary grabbed the railing on the staircase.
- A.
  
  Correct
- B.
  
  Incorrect
Correct Answer
A. Correct

Explanation
The given answer is correct because it accurately identifies the sentence as grammatically correct. The sentence is a simple statement describing Mary's action of grabbing the railing on the staircase while trying to maintain her balance. There are no errors in subject-verb agreement or sentence structure.

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2.

Falling from the sky, Kevin called his mom to tell her about the meteor.
- A.
  
  Correct
- B.
  
  Incorrect
Correct Answer
B. Incorrect

Explanation
As a meteor was falling from the sky, Kevin called his mom to tell her.

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3.

Smelling his armpits, Jack quickly went to apply deodarant.
- A.
  
  Correct
- B.
  
  Incorrect
Correct Answer
A. Correct

Explanation
The given answer is correct because it accurately identifies the sentence as grammatically and contextually correct. The sentence describes Jack smelling his armpits and then quickly applying deodorant, indicating that he is aware of an unpleasant odor and taking action to address it. The sentence is clear and coherent, conveying a logical sequence of events.

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4.

Though only sixteen years old, the college accepted Gregs application.
- A.
  
  Correct
- B.
  
  Incorrect
Correct Answer
B. Incorrect

Explanation
Though Greg was only sixteen years old, the college accpeted his application.

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5.

While still a boy, my Aunt Pearl used to take me to the circus every summer.
- A.
  
  Correct
- B.
  
  Incorrect
Correct Answer
B. Incorrect

Explanation
While I was still a boy, my Aunt Pearl used to take me to the circus every summer.

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Dangling Modifiers By Alexis And Chris

Trying to keep her balance, Mary grabbed the railing on the staircase.

Falling from the sky, Kevin called his mom to tell her about the meteor.

Smelling his armpits, Jack quickly went to apply deodarant.

Though only sixteen years old, the college accepted Gregs application.

While still a boy, my Aunt Pearl used to take me to the circus every summer.