Dangling Modifiers By Alexis And Chris

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Trying to keep her balance, Mary grabbed the railing on the staircase.
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Explore the concept of dangling modifiers in English grammar with this quiz created by Alexis and Chris. Test your ability to identify correct and incorrect usage of modifiers through practical examples, enhancing your writing clarity and precision.

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2.

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

A. 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.
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- 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.
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Correct Answer

A. 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.
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- Incorrect
Correct Answer

A. 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.