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Misplaced/Dangling Modifiers
Test Description: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is a modifier in a sentence?
A
A clause that cannot be its own sentence
B
A phrase that changes one's action
C
A word that explains an action
D
A word, phrase, or clause that adds additional information
2) What is a misplaced modifier?
A
A clause that is separated by more than one adjective.
B
when a phrase is describing a clause
C
A modifier that is improperly separated from the word(s) it is supposed to be describing.
D
when a modifier's subject is not defined in the sentence
3) What is a dangling modifier?
A
a modifier that is both a clause and a phrase
B
a modifier - often separated by a comma - whose subject is unknown or unclear
C
a modifier that does an action
D
a modifier that is not in the correct spot in a sentence
4) What is being modified by the words WITH THE YELLOW STRIPES in the sentence? The shoes with the yellow stripes are expensive.
A
are
B
the
C
shoes
D
expensive
5) Which word or phrase does the word SO modify? I'm so forgetful that I can never find my keys.
A
I'm
B
forgetful
C
never
6) Which word or phrase is being modified by the word NICELY? I'm only giving you a second free sample because you asked nicely.
A
asked
B
you
C
sample
7) Which word or phrase is being modified by the word PEACEFUL? The peaceful chirping of the birds made me smile.
A
birds
B
chirping
C
made
8) Which sentence is correct?
A
The clerk sold the scarf with the red print to the woman.
B
The clerk sold the scarf to the woman with the red print.
9) Which sentence is correct?
A
Jessie ate a bowl of cold cereal for breakfast.
B
Jessie ate a cold bowl of cereal for breakfast.
10) Which sentence is correct?
A
Paul missed the homework assignment that Mrs. Smith wrote on the board gazing out the window.
B
Gazing out the window, Paul missed the homework assignment that Mrs. Smith wrote on the board.
11) Hot and tired, cold water was what the team needed.
A
No error
B
Error
12) This book by Judith Griffin describes Nat Turner's struggle for freedom.
A
No error
B
Error
13) The friendly man said hello to my mother, whose name I can't remember.
A
No error
B
Error
14) Until I saw the lions at the zoo, I didn't believe that they had such powerful legs.
A
No error
B
Error
15) Which sentence is correct?
A
He bought a horse they call Prince for his sister.
B
He bought a horse for his sister they call Prince.
16) Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly?
A
The flight attendant, whose brother I know, welcomed us aboard the plane.
B
The cleanup program was supported by all of the students that the president of the seventh grade class suggested.
C
Donald's package is from my mother which came in the mail.
D
The friend has a broken leg whom I call.
17) Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly?
A
The kitten belongs to my neighbor that is on the branch.
B
The doctor said that the triplets were quite healthy who examined them.
C
I showed the colorful cotton fabric that was made in Kenya to my sister.
D
The students received an A who made the first presentation.
18) Which of the following is correct? (Watch out for a Dangling modifier)
A
Exhausted by his first day at school, Sam's eyes closed in the middle of his favorite TV show.
B
Exhausted by his first day at school, Sam closed his eyes in the middle of his favorite TV show.
19) Which of the following is correct? (Watch out for a Dangling modifier)
A
Though not a fan of science fiction, the new Star Trek movie, to my surprise, was very enjoyable.
B
Though not a fan of science fiction, I liked the new Star Trek movie, to my surprise, was very enjoyable.
20) Which of the following is correct? (Watch out for a Dangling modifier)
A
Not meaning to be cruel, George didn't mean to hurt Jackie's feelings.
B
Not meaning to be cruel, George's careless remark hurt Jackie's feelings.
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