Placement Of Modifiers

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A true or false quiz on Chapter 10 of the grammar book.

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1.

Undaunted, the storm did not prevent the crew from setting sail as planned.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Climbing up the hill, they were delighted to see a field of daffodils.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

As he gave out the trophies, the coach praised his players for playing their best.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

The mayor said when the city council met he would discuss the proposed budget.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

After researching the African American oral tradition in Florida, the book Mules and Men was written.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

While wrapping the gifts, Murphy, my pet terrier, kept trying to untie the bows.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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