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Dangling And Misplaced Modifiers Quiz 4 (30 MCQs)

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1. Unlike the prolific cheetah, which can have up to nine cubs in a litter, the size of a panda litter is typically only one or two cubs.
2. Everyone complained that (his/her, their) food was cold.
3. I am selling an antique dresser for my grandmother that is in perfect condition. Which of the following is a misplaced modifier in the sentence above?
4. Is the sentence below the corrected version of the dangling modifier? Biting my lip, not laughing was difficult.
5. Which sentence does NOT contain a misplaced modifier or dangling modifier?
6. Choose the best way to correct this sentence:Trevor gave a sculpture to his girlfriend that he had carved out of soap.
7. Identify the misplaced modifier or dangling modifiers in the sentences.1. Driving to the party, the golden present slid around in the trunk of the car.
8. Choose the best way to correct this sentence:Covered with mushrooms and cheese, Manfred bit into the pizza.
9. After showing my ID badge to the guard, the gate opened.
10. What kind of modifier problem does this sentence have? The car on the bridge which is green is mine.
11. Realizing that he would arrive late to the party, Jeffrey Lebowski drove as quickly as he could.
12. What is the dangling modifier in the following sentence? "While working at Sonic, Kylie tripped in a hole without her glasses on."
13. What type of error, if any, does the following sentence have?Drinking coffee on the balcony, a fire engine came down the street.
14. Either my sister or my aunts will buy (her, their) gifts at that store.
15. What's the problem with the modifiers in this sentence? After the rainstorm, Jeremy walked his dog on a sidewalk covered in wet leaves.
16. A modifier is a ..... , ..... or ..... that adds description to a sentence.
17. Which of the following is correct? Hint:watch out for dangling modifiers.
18. Where should the red modifier be placed? The hat belongs to that girl with the feathers.
19. Identify the modifying phrase:Waking in the night, the fire engine could be heard.
20. What's the problem with the modifiers in this sentence? Sneezing from the high pollen count, a clean handkerchief would come in handy.
21. Plans for a new road have finally been approved after three years of red tape to stretch across thevalley.
22. The farmers in the province were spraying their crops wearing protective masks.
23. While vacationing in Mexico, snorkeling in the bay was the most fun.
24. Correct or incorrect?Lying on the beach, thoughts of sun cancer entered my mind as I tried to relax.
25. Choose the best way to correct the sentence:In spike heels and a ruffled dress, the football captain was dazzled by the homecoming queen.
26. Find the correct dangling modifier below. After being shampooed, Trish was surprised by the carpet's new look.
27. What is the dangling modifier in the following sentence? "Jordan was ready for the game wearing a new uniform."
28. Does this sentence contain a misplaced or dangling modifier:Decorating for a party, streamers were hung up.
29. Grinning happily, the prize for first place was accepted.
30. Identify the misplaced modifier or dangling modifiers in the sentences.10. My dad said a bad word, incredibly lost.
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