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10 item test identifying misplaced from dangling modifiers
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28 questions
Q.Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier:
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Q.Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
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Q.Which sentence has a correct modifier placement?
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Q.Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
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Q.Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: 'After finishing his homework, the book was read by John.'
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Q.Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence: 'Having finished the paper, the professor was pleased with the quality.'
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Q.Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: 'I only drink coffee in the morning that is hot.'
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Q.Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence: 'Walking along the street, the trees were in bloom.'
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Q.Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: 'By eating fruits and vegetables, the body's immune system is strengthened.'
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Q.Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence: 'To have a successful party, balloons should be hung from the ceiling.'
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Q.Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: 'Walking down the street, the bank was robbed by the thief.'
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Q.Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence: 'To cure a headache, aspirin should be taken.'
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Q.Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: 'To find her keys, the house was searched by Jane.'
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Q.Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: 'Running down the street, the dog chased after the ball.'
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Q.Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence: 'After studying for hours, the exam was finally aced.'
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Q.Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: 'I saw a man on the hill with a telescope.'
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Q.Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence: 'Jumping up and down, my hat fell off.'
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Q.Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: 'My sister served sandwiches to the guests on paper plates.'
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Q.Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence: 'Walking down the street, the flowers looked beautiful.'
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Q.Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: 'He only ate bacon and eggs for breakfast.'
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Q.Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence: 'Fishing in the lake, the biggest fish was caught by him.'
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Q.Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: 'I told him nearly that everything I knew.'
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Q.What is a dangling modifier?
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Q.What is a misplaced modifier?
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Q.What is a way to fix a misplaced modifier?
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Q.What is a way to fix a dangling modifier?
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Q.What is a common type of misplaced modifier?
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Q.What is the purpose of a modifier?
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