This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Editing And Proofreading > Misplaced Modifiers – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Misplaced Modifiers Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Consider the sentence:'Running quickly, the backpack was grabbed by Michael.' What is the issue with this sentence? A) A punctuation mark that adds emphasis. B) A grammatical tool that enhances clarity. C) A dangling modifier, where the phrase 'Running quickly' is separated from 'Michael' whom it describes, creating confusion. D) A type of verb that modifies nouns. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A dangling modifier, where the phrase 'Running quickly' is separated from 'Michael' whom it describes, creating confusion. 2. Does this sentence have a misplaced modifier?At the museum, I saw a painting of flowers with my mother. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 3. Stopped at the door by the guard, my invitation had been left at home. A) Correct. B) Misplaced modifier. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Misplaced modifier. 4. Identify the modifier.There are ants above my roof. A) Adjective. B) Prepositional phrase. C) Adverb. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prepositional phrase. 5. After feeding the ducks, the geese came over to get some bread. A) Correct. B) Misplaced modifier. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Misplaced modifier. 6. Greeting the crowd gathered below, the queen smiled slightly. A) Correct. B) Misplaced modifier. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 7. Identify the modifier.The bat is a useful creature. A) Adjective. B) Prepositional phrase. C) Adverb. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Adjective. 8. Rewrite the sentence for clarity: "Covered in chocolate, the children enjoyed the strawberries." A) The children, covered in chocolate, enjoyed the strawberries. B) The children enjoyed the strawberries covered in chocolate. C) The strawberries, covered in chocolate, were enjoyed by the children. D) Covered in chocolate, the strawberries were enjoyed by the children. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The strawberries, covered in chocolate, were enjoyed by the children. 9. What does the word refreshingly modify in the sentence below?On the hottest day of summer, the cool lemonade was refreshingly satisfying. A) When the lemonade is cool. B) How the lemonade is satisfying. C) Why the summer is so hot. D) What kind of summer day it is. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) How the lemonade is satisfying. 10. Does this sentence have a misplaced modifier?Mary visited the doctor who is sick. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 11. Identify the highlighted word or words in this sentence:Marcus build a sand castle with a moat. A) Prepositional phrase/adverb. B) Adverb. C) Prepositional phrase/adjective. D) Adjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Prepositional phrase/adjective. 12. Complete the sentence: ..... , I finished my homework. A) Before going to bed. B) Going to bed before. C) Bed before going. D) Before bed going. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Before going to bed. 13. Find the modifier(s):around the tree. A) Tree. B) The. C) Around. D) The, tree. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The. 14. Identify the highlighted modifier in each sentence.Children were digging in the sand. A) Prepositional phrase/adverb. B) Adjective. C) Prepositional phrase/adjective. D) Adverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prepositional phrase/adverb. 15. The lady with a headache shopped for a dress. A) Correct. B) Misplaced modifier. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 16. Which example illustrates a misplaced modifier? A) Samuel napped with his cat, tired after a long day at work. B) Tired after a long day at work, Samuel napped with his cat. C) My uncle with indigestion had to see a doctor. D) We quietly glued together the vase we broke. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Samuel napped with his cat, tired after a long day at work. 17. Which of the following sentences is not correct?(Tom-hungry) (Tom-went into the kitchen and got some food) A) Felt hungry, Tom went into the kitchen and got some food. B) Tom felt hungry so he went into the kitchen and got some food. C) Feeling hungry, Tom went into the kitchen and got some food. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Felt hungry, Tom went into the kitchen and got some food. 18. Correct the misplaced modifier.They gave a cat to my sister named Fluffy. A) They gave a Fluffy name sister to my cat. B) They gave a Fluffy name cat to my sister. C) They gave a cat named Fluffy to my sister. D) They gave my sister a cat named Fluffy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They gave a cat named Fluffy to my sister. 19. Which one of these options completes the sentence in a way that makes the most sense?Tripping over a rock, A) My cookie fell on the ground. B) I dropped my cookie on the ground. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I dropped my cookie on the ground. 20. What is the main issue caused by misplaced modifiers in the sentence 'Quickly running, the backpack was grabbed by Rohan'? A) They make the meaning of a sentence unclear. B) They enhance the clarity of sentences. C) They introduce new characters into the text. D) They replace nouns with verbs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They make the meaning of a sentence unclear. 21. Arlene got into the blue car wearing her new leather boots. A) Correct. B) Misplaced modifier. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Misplaced modifier. 22. Determine if the example is correct or if it contains a misplaced modifier?The green car on the bridge is mine. A) Correct. B) Misplaced Modifier. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 23. Correct the misplaced modifier.Chased by a lion, the photographers saw a terrified gazelle. A) The photographers saw a terrified gazelle chased by a lion. B) The lions saw a terrified gazelle chased by a lion. C) Chased by a lion, the photographers saw a terrified gazelle. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The photographers saw a terrified gazelle chased by a lion. 24. Singing loudly and out of key, the microphone was turned off. A) Correct. B) Misplaced modifier. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Misplaced modifier. 25. Identify the highlighted modifier in each sentence.Thirsty children drank cold lemonade in the shade. A) Adjective. B) Prepositional phrase/adjective. C) Prepositional phrase/adverb. D) Adverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Prepositional phrase/adverb. 26. Correct the misplaced modifier.Three homes were reported burned by the fire department in July. A) Three homes were reported burned by the fire department in July. B) The fire department reported three homes burned in July. C) The reported fired department burned three homes un July. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The fire department reported three homes burned in July. 27. Correct the dangling modifier in the following sentence: "Hiking the trail, the birds were beautiful." A) Hiking the trail, we saw the beautiful birds. B) The birds were beautiful hiking the trail. C) The trail was hiked, and the birds were beautiful. D) Hiking the trail, the birds appeared beautiful. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hiking the trail, we saw the beautiful birds. 28. Identify the highlighted modifier in each sentence.Some older kids were noisily playing volleyball. A) Adjective. B) Prepositional phrase/adverb. C) Adverb. D) Prepositional phrase/adjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adverb. 29. Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier? (Remember, the image in your head may be a little odd if the modifier is misplaced.) A) They decorated the castle with sea shells. B) It had four towers and a red flag. C) A boy tossed a ball in a red shirt. D) Only Jill wanted to knock down the castle. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A boy tossed a ball in a red shirt. 30. Arriving with bonbons and other gifts, the visitors were most welcome. A) Correct. B) Misplaced modifier. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 31. True or False:The sentence 'Covered in chocolate, the girl enjoyed her ice cream cone.' has a misplaced modifier. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 32. Which modifier or modifying phrase, if any, is misplaced in the below sentence?Flashing brightly, the rushed woman ignored the crosswalk signs. A) Ignored. B) Rushed. C) Flashing brightly. D) Crosswalk signs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flashing brightly. 33. Choose the best answer:She saw a dog and cat on the way to the store. A) She saw a dog and a cat who were on their way to the store. B) A dog and a cat were seen on the way to the store by a woman. C) Correct as is. D) On her way to the store, she saw a dog and a cat. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) On her way to the store, she saw a dog and a cat. 34. Hungry seagulls drifted above the waves. A) Prepositional phrase/adjective. B) Prepositional phrase/adverb. C) Adjective. D) Adverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adjective. 35. That man who knew all the complot against my family came everyday pretending to be our friend A) That man knowing all the complot against my family came everyday pretending to be our friend. B) That man knew all the complot against my family came everyday pretending to be our friend. C) That man that knew all the complot against my family came everyday pretending to be our friend. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) That man knowing all the complot against my family came everyday pretending to be our friend. 36. Correct the dangling modifier in the following sentence: "After reading the book, the movie was disappointing." A) After reading the book, I found the movie disappointing. B) The movie was disappointing after reading the book. C) The book was read, and the movie was disappointing. D) After reading the book, the movie disappointed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After reading the book, I found the movie disappointing. 37. Identify the highlighted modifier in each sentence.A lifeguard in sunglasses sat on a tower. A) Prepositional phrase/adjective. B) Prepositional phrase/adverb. C) Adjective. D) Adverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prepositional phrase/adverb. 38. Identify the modifier.Insects blend perfectly with their environment. A) Adjective. B) Prepositional phrase. C) Adverb. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adverb. 39. What is the modifier in the below sentence?After Jacob caused an unnecessary scene at the party, he sincerely apologized to the hosts. A) Caused. B) Sincerely. C) Hosts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sincerely. 40. Which of the following sentences contains a past participle adjective? A) The cooked meal was delicious. B) The running athlete was fast. C) The laughing baby was adorable. D) The singing bird was melodious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The cooked meal was delicious. 41. Identify the highlighted word or words in this sentence:Some wild horses galloped in the wet sand. A) Prepositional phrase/adverb. B) Adverb. C) Adjective. D) Prepositional phrase/adjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prepositional phrase/adverb. 42. I presented the iguana to my cousin in the cage. A) Correct. B) Misplaced modifier. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Misplaced modifier. 43. Every morning, Arthur likes to eat a blueberry muffin in his pajamas.Which modifier is misplaced in the sentence above? A) Muffin. B) Every morning. C) Blueberry. D) In his pajamas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In his pajamas. 44. Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier? (Remember, the image portrayed may be a little funny or odd if the modifier is misplaced.) A) The fresh popcorn smelled wonderful. B) There was a long line at the concession stand. C) Several hungry children waited impatiently. D) Vendors sold ice cream treats in white hats. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vendors sold ice cream treats in white hats. 45. While reviewing an essay, Avery noticed a sentence:'Running to catch the bus, the backpack was left behind.' What type of error is this? A) This is a misplaced modifier. B) This is a dangling modifier. C) The sentence is grammatically correct. D) The sentence enhances clarity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This is a dangling modifier. 46. Complete the sentence: ..... through the park, the flowers caught my attention. A) Walking. B) Walk. C) Walks. D) Walked. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Walking. 47. Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "He nearly ate all the cookies." A) He. B) Nearly. C) Ate. D) All the cookies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nearly. 48. Identify the highlighted word or words in this sentence:Taryanna collected pink seashells. A) Prepositional phrase/adverb. B) Prepositional phrase/adjective. C) Adjective. D) Adverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adjective. 49. Identify the highlighted modifier in each sentence.Spicy Cuban food cooked slowly on the grill. A) Adverb. B) Prepositional phrase/adverb. C) Adjective. D) Prepositional phrase/adjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prepositional phrase/adverb. 50. Earnestly wishing to succeed, Marie studied every night. A) Correct. B) Misplaced modifier. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 51. Which modifier or modifying phrase is misplaced in the below sentence?Standing in the rain, a newspaper covered Nancy's hair. A) Nancy's hair. B) A newspaper. C) Covered. D) Standing in the rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Standing in the rain. 52. Which definition best describes a misplaced modifier? A) A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies. B) A misplaced modifier is a clause that is properly separated from the word. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies. 53. Identify the highlighted word or words in this sentence:Everyone chattered and pointed at the horses. A) Prepositional phrase/adverb. B) Adverb. C) Prepositional phrase/adjective. D) Adjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prepositional phrase/adverb. 54. Janelle gave the mystery to her friend with the last page missing. A) Correct. B) Misplaced modifier. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Misplaced modifier. 55. Identify the modifier in the following sentence:'The quickly running athlete won the race.' A) Running. B) Quickly. C) Won. D) Athlete. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Quickly. 56. Complete the sentence:While eating dinner, ..... fell off the table. A) A glass of water. B) My glass of water. C) The water glass. D) The glass of water. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My glass of water. 57. In a grammar lesson, Nora asked, 'Which of the following is NOT a type of modifier?' A) Adverb. B) Adjective. C) Conjunction. D) Prepositional phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conjunction. 58. Rewrite the sentence for clarity: "Flying over the city, the skyscrapers were impressive." A) We were impressed by the skyscrapers flying over the city. B) The skyscrapers were impressive flying over the city. C) Flying over the city, we found the skyscrapers impressive. D) The skyscrapers, flying over the city, were impressive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flying over the city, we found the skyscrapers impressive. 59. Identify the highlighted modifier in each sentence.An artist had set up an easel nearby. A) Adverb. B) Prepositional phrase/adverb. C) Adjective. D) Prepositional phrase/adjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Adverb. 60. Correct the dangling modifier in the following sentence: "Running down the street, the backpack fell off." A) Running down the street, the backpack was heavy. B) Running down the street, the boy's backpack fell off. C) The backpack fell off running down the street. D) The backpack, running down the street, fell off. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Running down the street, the boy's backpack fell off. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesMisplaced Modifiers Quiz 1Misplaced Modifiers Quiz 2Misplaced 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