This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Editing And Proofreading > Misplaced Modifiers – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Misplaced Modifiers Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Choose the sentence without any misplaced modifier. A) Drooling in anticipation of the treat, Gizmo waited for Sylvia to reward him with a dog cookie. B) Drooling in anticipation of the treat, Sylvia rewarded Gizmo with a dog cookie. C) Drooling in anticipation of the treat, a dog cookie was given to Gizmo. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Drooling in anticipation of the treat, Gizmo waited for Sylvia to reward him with a dog cookie. 2. Choose the most logical way to complete each sentence.Watering the lawn, ..... A) Leroy gave the grass a refreshing break from the dry weather. B) The grass enjoyed a refreshing break from the dry weather. C) A refreshing break from the dry weather was given to the grass. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Leroy gave the grass a refreshing break from the dry weather. 3. Choose the most logical way to complete each sentence.Squeezing from the bottom of the tube, ..... A) Toothpaste splattered the mirror. B. B) Kendra splattered the mirror with toothpaste. C) The mirror was splattered with toothpaste. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kendra splattered the mirror with toothpaste. 4. What word does the blue word modify (describe)?The creepy old house belongs to my neighbor. A) Belongs. B) Neighbor. C) Old. D) House. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) House. 5. In the sentence below, which is the MISPLACED MODIFIER?Seated around the dining room table, everyone salivated at the sight of the Thanksgiving turkey. A) At the sight. B) Of the Thanksgiving turkey. C) Seated around the dining room table. D) NO MISPLACED MODIFIER. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) NO MISPLACED MODIFIER. 6. Which sentence is free of misplaced modifiers? A) The boy watched the exciting movie with his friend. B) The boy with his friend watched the movie that was exciting. C) The boy watched the movie with his friend that was exciting. D) With his friend, the boy watched the movie that was exciting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The boy watched the exciting movie with his friend. 7. Smaller and flatter than an orange, ..... A) A tangerine is easy to peel and its sections separate readily. B) The peel of a tangerine is easily removed and its sections are readily separated. C) It's easy to peel a tangerine and to separate its sections. D) To peel a tangerine is easy, and its sections can be readily separated. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A tangerine is easy to peel and its sections separate readily. 8. ..... an average of 471 inches of rain a year, Mount Waialeale in Hawaii is the wettest spot in the world. A) It receives. B) Received. C) To receive. D) Receiving. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Receiving. 9. Identify the misplaced modifier in this sentence: "Covered in chocolate, the child ate the cake." A) Covered in chocolate. B) Ate. C) The child. D) The cake. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Covered in chocolate. 10. Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "Flying over the city, the skyscrapers looked magnificent." A) The skyscrapers. B) Looked magnificent. C) Flying over the city. D) Over the city. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flying over the city. 11. What word does the blue word modify (describe)?I cut the apple with a sharp knife. A) I. B) Cut. C) Knife. D) Apple. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Knife. 12. The tall lanky outfielder is a powerful hitter. A) Add a comma after "tall". B) Add a comma after "lanky". C) No Comma Needed. D) Add a comma after "powerful". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Add a comma after "tall". 13. In the sentence below, which is the MISPLACED MODIFIER?Eric broke the lamp while he was bouncing on the bed last Monday. A) On the bed. B) While he was bouncing. C) NO MISPLACED MODIFIER. D) Last Monday. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) NO MISPLACED MODIFIER. 14. Which word or phrase is the misplaced modifier in this sentence: "The boy saw the bird with binoculars." A) Saw. B) The boy. C) With binoculars. D) The bird. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) With binoculars. 15. Which sentence is correctly written without a misplaced modifier? A) With a diagram, the teacher explained the problem to the students. B) The problem was explained by the teacher to the students with a diagram. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) With a diagram, the teacher explained the problem to the students. 16. Choose the sentence that correctly places the modifier. A) The students were given a lecture by the teacher that was boring. B) To the students, the teacher gave a lecture that was boring. C) The teacher gave a lecture to the students that was boring. D) The teacher gave a boring lecture to the students. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The teacher gave a boring lecture to the students. 17. Rewrite the sentence to correct the misplaced modifier: "Covered in chocolate, the girl ate the cake." A) Covered in chocolate, the cake was eaten by the girl. B) The girl covered in chocolate ate the cake. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Covered in chocolate, the cake was eaten by the girl. 18. The mayor threw out the traditional first pitch. A) Add a comma after "traditional". B) No Comma Needed. C) Add a comma after "first". D) Add a comma after "mayor". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No Comma Needed. 19. Choose the most logical way to complete each sentence.Cursing her heavy book bag, ..... A) Jillian's professors seldom made assignments in the thick textbooks. B) Jillian carried around thick textbooks that her professors seldom use. C) The textbooks that Jillian seldom needed made her shoulders sore. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jillian carried around thick textbooks that her professors seldom use. 20. A group of Shakers, ..... settled around Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, in 1805. A) Members of a strict religious sect which. B) Members of a strict religious sect,. C) Were members of a strict religious sect. D) Whose members of a strict religious sect. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Members of a strict religious sect,. 21. In the sentence below, which is the misplaced modifier? 'The chef cooked a meal for the guests that was delicious.' A) Cooked a meal. B) For the guests. C) That was delicious. D) The chef. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) That was delicious. 22. True or False:The sentence contains a misplaced modifier. "The teacher gave the homework to the student that was due on Friday." A) A) True. B) B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) True. 23. Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "The girl watched the movie with her friend in the theater." A) In the theater. B) The girl. C) Watched. D) With her friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) With her friend. 24. ..... most people think of freezing as a relatively modern method of food preservation, it is actually one of the oldest. A) However. B) Even though. C) Even. D) As though. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even though. 25. The sun is our nearest brightest star. A) Add a comma after "our". B) Add a comma after "nearest". C) Add a comma after "brightest". D) Add a comma after "sun". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Add a comma after "nearest". 26. Find the misplaced modifier in this sentence:The woman just got engaged in blue. A) In blue. B) Just got engaged. C) The women. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In blue. 27. Which sentence does not contain a misplaced modifier? A) Excitedly jumping around, the gift was finally opened by the child. B) The teacher said on Monday she would return the books. C) The kitten was found under the porch by the girl. D) With whipped cream on top, she enjoyed the hot chocolate.TagsDOK Level 2:Skill/Concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) With whipped cream on top, she enjoyed the hot chocolate.TagsDOK Level 2:Skill/Concept. 28. In physics, ..... "plasma" refers to a gas which has a nearly equal number of positively and negatively charged particles. A) Terming. B) Is termed. C) By the term. D) The term. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The term. 29. A popular instrument, ..... A) Classical music provides only a limited role for the accordion. B) There is only a limited role for the accordion in classical music. C) The accordion has played only a limited role in classical music. D) Only a limited role has been available to the accordion in classical music. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The accordion has played only a limited role in classical music. 30. Several shiny spoons were placed to the right of each knife. A) No Comma Needed. B) Add a comma after "shiny". C) Add a comma after "each". D) Add a comma after "several". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No Comma Needed. 31. The fire burned all day, through the night and into the next day. A) Add a comma after "night". B) Add a comma after "burned". C) Add a comma after "fire". D) Add a comma after "next". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Add a comma after "night". 32. Owls can hunt in total darkness ..... their remarkably keen sense of smell. A) Because of. B) The result. C) That. D) Since. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because of. 33. Identify the correct sentence:'The cat sat on the mat with a fluffy tail.' or 'With a fluffy tail, the cat sat on the mat.' A) The cat sat on the mat with a fluffy tail. B) With a fluffy tail, the cat sat on the mat. C) The cat with a fluffy tail sat on the mat. D) The mat sat on the cat with a fluffy tail. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) With a fluffy tail, the cat sat on the mat. 34. Correct or incorrect?Though not a fan of romantic movies, Everything, Everything was a good movie. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 35. How can you identify a misplaced modifier in a sentence? A) Look for modifiers that are not placed next to the words they are supposed to modify, which can create confusion about what is being described. B) Identify modifiers that are placed correctly next to the words they modify. C) Check for the presence of adverbs in the sentence. D) Ensure that all adjectives are used in their comparative forms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Look for modifiers that are not placed next to the words they are supposed to modify, which can create confusion about what is being described. 36. Why is it important to use clear modifiers in writing? A) Clear modifiers enhance the clarity and precision of writing, ensuring that the reader understands the intended meaning. B) Clear modifiers make the writing more complex and difficult to understand. C) Clear modifiers are only necessary in technical writing, not in creative writing. D) Clear modifiers are used to add unnecessary details to the writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Clear modifiers enhance the clarity and precision of writing, ensuring that the reader understands the intended meaning. 37. Does this sentence have a misplaced modifier?One of the most recognizable monuments in the United States, millions of immigrants have been greeted by the Statue of Liberty. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 38. Correct or incorrect?The boy on the scooter, the blonde one, is my friend. A) Incorrect. B) Correct. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Incorrect. 39. Correct the sentence:'She saw the dog running down the street with a broken leg.' A) She running down the street saw the dog with a broken leg. B) The dog with a broken leg saw her running down the street. C) With a broken leg, she saw the dog running down the street. D) She saw running down the street with a broken leg the dog. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) With a broken leg, she saw the dog running down the street. 40. What is the correct version of this sentence? 'Leaking in a wasteful manner, we called a repairman to fix the kitchen faucet.' A) 'The repairman fixed the kitchen faucet, which leaked in a wasteful manner.'. B) 'We called a repairman to fix the kitchen faucet that was leaking wastefully.'. C) 'The kitchen faucet was leaking in a wasteful manner, so we called a repairman.'. D) 'We called a repairman because the kitchen faucet leaked wastefully.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'The repairman fixed the kitchen faucet, which leaked in a wasteful manner.'. 41. Where is the error?After my mom (A) had suggested that I take a walk (B) and explore our new neighborhood, I discovered the (C) greatest ice cream parlor (D) wandering around the shops on Shady Lane. (E) No error A) D. B) A. C) B. D) C. E) E. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) D. 42. Correct the sentence:'Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete.' A) The athlete crossed the finish line quickly running. B) The finish line was quickly crossed by the athlete running. C) Running quickly, the athlete crossed the finish line. D) Quickly running, the athlete crossed the finish line. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Running quickly, the athlete crossed the finish line. 43. Is the following a misplaced phrase:The hiker met a grizzly bear who was having lunch. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 44. Correct the sentence:'The man walked his dog in a blue shirt.' A) The man in a blue shirt walked his dog. B) The man walked his dog in a blue shirt. C) The dog walked the man in a blue shirt. D) In a blue shirt, the man walked his dog. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In a blue shirt, the man walked his dog. 45. What role do modifiers play in sentence structure? A) Modifiers simplify sentences by removing unnecessary words. B) Modifiers add detail and description to sentences, enhancing the reader's understanding of the subject. C) Modifiers are used to connect two independent clauses. D) Modifiers are only used in complex sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Modifiers add detail and description to sentences, enhancing the reader's understanding of the subject. 46. Which sentence is written correctly? (DM) A) Feeling very tired, the comfy chair looked inviting to me. B) Because I was feeling very tired, the comfy chair looked inviting to me. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because I was feeling very tired, the comfy chair looked inviting to me. 47. When is Adis's birthday? A) 10th December. B) 1st April. C) 14th July. D) 4th May. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 14th July. 48. What does the phrase 'with the yellow stripes' modify in the sentence:'The shoes with the yellow stripes are expensive.'? A) It modifies 'expensive', describing the cost of the shoes. B) It modifies 'the', specifying a particular article. C) It modifies 'are', indicating the state of being. D) It modifies 'shoes', indicating which shoes are being referred to. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It modifies 'shoes', indicating which shoes are being referred to. 49. What should you do if a sentence sounds awkward due to modifier placement? A) Leave the sentence as it is and hope it sounds better to others. B) Rearrange the sentence to place modifiers closer to the words they modify for improved clarity. C) Add more modifiers to the sentence to make it sound more complex. D) Remove all modifiers from the sentence to simplify it. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rearrange the sentence to place modifiers closer to the words they modify for improved clarity. 50. After testing the consistency, sugarmakers verify the desired sugar content then drain the syrup out of the evaporator. A) NO CHANGE. B) The sugar content is verified and the syrup is drained by the sugarmakers. C) The sugar content is verified by the sugarmakers who drain the syrup. D) The syrup is drained out once the sugarmakers verify the sugar content. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 51. Treat Friday like a company holiday, the factory foreman suggested (who was looking forward to going fishing on her new boat). A) The factory foreman made the suggestion. B) Suggested the factory foreman. C) Was the suggestion made by the factory foreman. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Suggested the factory foreman. 52. Does this sentence have a misplaced modifier?After finishing my homework, the dog needed to be walked. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 53. Why is it important to place modifiers correctly in a sentence? A) It makes the sentence longer and more complex. B) Correct placement of modifiers ensures clarity and precision in writing, helping readers understand the intended meaning. C) It allows for more creative writing styles. D) It is a grammatical rule that must be followed without exception. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Correct placement of modifiers ensures clarity and precision in writing, helping readers understand the intended meaning. 54. They bought a kitten for my brother they call Shadow. A) They bought a kitten they call Shadow for my brother. B) They call Shadow a kitten bought my brother. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They bought a kitten they call Shadow for my brother. 55. What is the effect of a misplaced modifier on sentence clarity? A) It enhances the clarity of the sentence. B) It can lead to ambiguity or confusion, making it difficult for the reader to understand the intended meaning of the sentence. C) It has no effect on the clarity of the sentence. D) It makes the sentence more interesting and engaging. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It can lead to ambiguity or confusion, making it difficult for the reader to understand the intended meaning of the sentence. 56. She arrived home and fell onto the sofa covered in sweat. A) She arrived home and fell onto the sofa covered in sweat. B) She arrived home covered in sweat and fell onto the sofa. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She arrived home covered in sweat and fell onto the sofa. 57. What is the effect of a misplaced modifier in the sentence:'She almost drove her kids to school every day.'? A) It suggests that she nearly drove them, rather than indicating that she did drive them. B) It means that she drove them to school every day without fail. C) It implies that she drove them to school only on some days. D) It indicates that she was very close to driving them but never did. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It suggests that she nearly drove them, rather than indicating that she did drive them. 58. Identify the misplaced modifier:'She only wants to eat ice cream.' A) The word 'only' is misplaced; it suggests she wants nothing else but to eat ice cream. B) The phrase 'wants to eat' is unclear and should be rephrased. C) The word 'ice cream' is unnecessary and can be removed. D) The sentence is correct as it is and does not contain any misplaced modifiers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The word 'only' is misplaced; it suggests she wants nothing else but to eat ice cream. 59. Does this sentence have a misplaced modifier?After finishing my homework, I needed to walk the dog. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 60. Provide an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier. A) The man ran down the street with a hat. B) The dog barked loudly at the mailman. C) She quickly ran to the store for groceries. D) The cat sat on the mat and watched. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The man ran down the street with a hat. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesMisplaced Modifiers Quiz 2Misplaced Modifiers Quiz 3Misplaced Modifiers Quiz 4Accept Vs. Except QuizAffect Vs Effect QuizCommon Mistakes QuizCommon Modifier Errors QuizCommon Usage Errors Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books