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Dangling And Misplaced Modifiers Quiz 3 (60 MCQs)

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1. How can the following sentence be revised to eliminate the misplaced modifier error?The orchestra members prepared for the performance, who were tuning their instruments.
2. The captains of both teams forgot the words of wisdom that (his, their) coaches had given them the night before the championship.
3. As a young man, the radio was a new invention.
4. Representing the conservative point of view, she was rebutted by the liberals.
5. A pioneer in the field of neuro-linguistic programming, Richard Bandler's videos demonstrate ways for people to engage in meaningful self-improvement.
6. Which of the following is correct? Contains NO dangling modifier.
7. Choose the corrected dangling modifier sentence:Running across the park, the paddle boats on the lake appeared to be floating.
8. What's the problem with the modifiers in this sentence? Sheila watched Desmond stuff his mouth with a cupcake frosted with vanilla icing.
9. Correct or incorrect?They trudged along the bank of the river, hungry and exhausted.
10. When only five years old, my father took me to see my first Dodger game.
11. Find the dangling modifier in the sentence below. Out of money, my only choice was to borrow from a friend.
12. What's the problem with the modifiers in this sentence? To finish by the 3 p.m. deadline, the computer keyboard sang with Sylvia's flying fingers.
13. Left alone in the house, the thunderstorm terrified him.
14. Is the sentence below the corrected version of the misplaced modifier? The robin built a nest of grass and string at the back of our house.
15. As a member of the Super Bowl champion Patriots, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski connected for two touchdowns in the big game.
16. Correct or incorrect?The surly customer demanded the waiter, a new employee, immediately get the manager.
17. In the captain's chair of my boat, the waves caused a bumpy ride.
18. Correct or incorrect?The child on the bike, the blonde one, is my son.
19. Where does the clause 'with red hair' go in the following sentence? "We took the twins to Disney World."
20. Choose the corrected dangling modifier sentence below:Expecting rain, the umbrella was propped up against the wall.
21. What are dangling modifiers?
22. Trevor gave a sculpture to his girlfriend that he had carved out of soap.
23. What's the problem with the modifiers in this sentence? Rapping the pencil on the edge of the desk, the fourth cause of the French Revolution would not come to mind.
24. Is the modifier dangling or correct?-Having finished the assignment, Jill turned on the TV.
25. Proud of Mike's accomplishment, I bought him new shoes.
26. At the age of six, my mother sang hymns to me.
27. "Celia grabbed the food for the dogs from the pantry."Which of these is the best way to revise the sentence above to make it clear and effective?
28. Which of these sentences does NOT contain a misplaced modifier or dangling modifier?
29. Identify the misplaced modifier or dangling modifiers in the sentences.6. While walking to work, a car flew through a red light.
30. What is the single-word modifier shown in the sentence below? Christie sneezed almost fifteen times last evening.
31. What is the modifier shown in the sentence below? Sitting in the dentist's chair, the sound of the drill awakened Larry's old fears.
32. What is the modifier in the sentence below that is describing the word printed? He printed his name neatly.
33. To be a good opera singer, clear enunciation is extremely important.
34. Correct or incorrect?Regretting his remark, Kyle blushed uncontrollably.
35. What is the modifier in the sentence below that is describing the word cat?My cousin has a cat with all white fur.
36. In selecting her next car, cost had to be considered by Lena.
37. Which of the following is a dangling modifier in the sentence below? Excited about the trip, her luggage was already packed two weeks before the departure date.
38. Choose the best way to correct the sentence:After dying from not enough water, Olivia threw the plant in the trash.
39. Choose the sentence with the corrected misplaced modifier:My friend took me for a ride after showering and shaving.
40. Which of the following sentences is the most clear and effective?
41. What's the problem with the modifiers in this sentence? Attached to the email, Charlotte sent her boyfriend Byron another picture with eerie red eyes.
42. The company now runs a late bus for skiers leaving at 6:15.
43. Which sentence indicates that the band limited the number of songs they performed to five.
44. What kind of modifier problem does this sentence have? At the age of three, my mother sang hymns.
45. Find the misplaced modifier in the sentence:I'm returning the shirt to the store that is too small.
46. Which word is being modified in the following sentence? "Loudly talking at dinner, Sarah interrupted the guests."
47. Choose the corrected dangling modifier sentence:Riding in the sports car, the world whizzed by quickly.
48. Where can the following modifier (on the kitchen table) be inserted in the following sentence?While they were eating, many guests admired the beautiful silver spoons, forks, and knives.
49. Two meetings have been held in the office of the State Athletic Commission to make arrangements fora return bout.
50. Which modifier is dangling in the following sentence?Flying over the Rockies, the mountains were snow-covered and cloudless.
51. Choose the best way to correct the sentence:No one was happier than Alex to discover his missing wallet mowing the lawn.
52. Which one of these options completes the sentence in a way that makes the most sense? Shorter than the person sitting in front of me,
53. What's the problem with the modifiers in this sentence? Eric's foot indicated his nervousness during the interview, which jiggled wildly.
54. This modifier doesn't have a target word to attach itself to; therefore, it dangles.
55. What type of error, if any, does the following sentence have?I found the book that I need for class after I looked in three rooms.
56. Choose the corrected misplaced modifier sentence:Dressed in a flowing gown, everyone watched the celebrity enter the room.
57. Choose the correct misplaced modifier in the sentence below. I didn't even make one mistake on the midterm test.
58. What change, if any, should be made to the sentence?When running, it is important to breathe through your nose.
59. Is the modifier dangling or correct?-With a sigh of dissappointment, the dress was returned to the rack.
60. Which word is being modified in the following sentence? "Daniel really admired the famous football player, Peyton Manning.
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