Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Question 1

which sentence is wrong ? ( Dangling Modifier )

Accepted Answer

Trying to put out the fire , the fire extinguisher broke .

Question 2

Choose the correct sentence ( Misplaced Modifier )

Accepted Answer

Pastor Johnson gave me only $5 to clean all his sidewalks.

Question 3

which sentence is wrong ? ( Misplaced Modifier )

Accepted Answer

She almost failed every exam she took.

Question 4

which sentence is wrong ? ( Misplaced Modifier )

Accepted Answer

He nearly drove the car for six hours a day

Question 5

Choose the correct sentence ( Dangling Modifier )

Accepted Answer

Meticulous and punctual, David has an admirable work ethic.

Question 6

Choose the correct sentence ( Misplaced Modifier )

Accepted Answer

On the way to the store, she saw a puppy and a kitten.

Question 7

Choose the correct sentence ( Misplaced Modifier )

Accepted Answer

On her way home , Jan found a man's gold watch .

Question 8

Choose the correct sentence ( Misplaced Modifier )

Accepted Answer

The student's torn book lay on the desk .

Question 9

Choose the correct sentence ( Dangling Modifier )

Accepted Answer

Having read your letter, we will keep our cat indoors by 12.

Question 10

Choose the correct sentence ( Dangling Modifier )

Accepted Answer

While I was reading the newspaper , my dog sat next to me .

Question 11

Choose the correct sentence ( Dangling Modifier )

Accepted Answer

After reading the regulations, I did not feed the ducks .

Question 12

Which sentence is wrong ? ( Dangling Modifier )

Accepted Answer

When in third grade, my mother went back to college .

Question 13

Choose the correct sentence ( Dangling Modifier )

Accepted Answer

To improve his essay , David proofread each page .

Question 14

Choose the correct sentence ( Misplaced Modifier )

Accepted Answer

She served the children sandwiches on paper plates.

Question 15

which sentence is wrong ?( Misplaced Modifier )

Accepted Answer

The child ate a cold dish of cereal for breakfast today.

Questions 15