Recognizing Dangling Modifiers Quiz 1 (6 MCQs)

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1. Identify the dangling modifier in the sentence:"To pass the test, more time should be given."

Correct Answer: C) To pass the test.

2. Why is this sentence incorrect?"To win the game, the strategy had to be changed."

Correct Answer: C) We don't know who wants to win the game.

3. What is the best correction?"Looking out the window, the trees swayed in the wind."

Correct Answer: C) Looking out the window, I saw the trees sway in the wind.

4. Fix the dangling modifier:"After baking for an hour, the cake smelled delicious."

Correct Answer: B) After baking for an hour, we smelled the delicious cake.

5. Which of these sentences is NOT a dangling modifier?

Correct Answer: C) While hiking the trail, she spotted a deer.

6. What is missing in a sentence with a dangling modifier?

Correct Answer: C) The word being described.