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
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Is the storm undaunted?

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2.

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

Explanation
The statement "Climbing up the hill, they were delighted to see a field of daffodils" suggests that while climbing up the hill, the individuals were happy and excited to come across a field of daffodils. This implies that the statement is true.

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3.

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

Explanation
The passage states that the coach praised his players for playing their best as he gave out the trophies. This implies that the players indeed played their best, which supports the statement that the answer is true.

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4.

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

Explanation
Did the mayor say it when the council met or when they will meet next?

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5.

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

Explanation
Who did the research?

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6.

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

Explanation
Was the dog wrapping the gifts?

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Placement Of Modifiers

Undaunted, the storm did not prevent the crew from setting sail as planned.

Climbing up the hill, they were delighted to see a field of daffodils.

As he gave out the trophies, the coach praised his players for playing their best.

The mayor said when the city council met he would discuss the proposed budget.

After researching the African American oral tradition in Florida, the book Mules and Men was written.

While wrapping the gifts, Murphy, my pet terrier, kept trying to untie the bows.