Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

Question 1

Which of the sentences means that Peter doesn't want to do anything but work on the weekends?

Accepted Answer

Peter only wants to work on weekends.

Question 2

Jill cried because she forgot her homework.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 3

Which of the two sentences below is correct?

Accepted Answer

They saw a fence made of barbed wire around the jail.

Question 4

The boat pitched and rolled in the storm.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 5

Which of the two sentences below is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Having arrived late, the student required a pass.

Question 6

Which of the two sentences below is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

I baked some salmon in the oven, and fed it to my cat.

Question 7

While the snow fell outside, I watched movies.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 8

Which of the sentences below is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

The fans stood on line for two hours to get an autograph.

Question 9

Which of the two sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

While going for a jog, I saw a herd of sheep.

Question 10

Which of the two sentences below is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Looking through the window, Tina saw the visitors arrive.

Question 11

Basketball and indoor track are both winter sports.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 12

Which of the two sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

He gave the plate full of tasty ribs to the guest.

Question 13

The Jets have lost football games to the Patriots, Dolphins, and Bills.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 14

Which of the two sentences is correct?

Accepted Answer

The students reading their books sat quietly in the corner.

Question 15

Which of the sentences means that John was the only person who was late to art class?

Accepted Answer

Just John was late to art class.

Questions 15