Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

Question 1

Crawling slowly forward with its eight hairy legs, the student was terrified of the spider.

Accepted Answer

Misplaced modifier

Question 2

Choose the correct sentence ( Dangling Modifier )

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Choose the correct sentence ( Dangling Modifier )

Accepted Answer

While I was reading my book, the cat jumped onto my lap.

Question 4

After debating for hours, the politicians still disagreed about the bill.

Accepted Answer

Correct

Question 5

Choose the correct sentence ( Dangling Modifier )

Accepted Answer

Meticulous and punctual, David has an admirable work ethic.

Question 6

After debating for hours, disagreement still existed among the politicians.

Accepted Answer

Misplaced modifier

Question 7

Jumping and yelling for joy, the field trip was very fun for the kindergarten class.

Accepted Answer

Misplaced modifier

Question 8

Choose the correct sentence ( Dangling Modifier )

Accepted Answer

To improve his essay, Stanley proofread each page .

Question 9

Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Crawling slowly forward with its eight hairy legs, the spider terrified the student.

Accepted Answer

Correct

Question 11

Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Choose the correct sentence ( Dangling Modifier )

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Choose the correct sentence ( Misplaced Modifier )

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Choose the correct sentence ( Misplaced Modifier )

Accepted Answer

The student's torn book lay on the desk .

Question 15

Jumping and yelling for joy, the kindergarten class had fun on the field trip.

Accepted Answer

Correct

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