Modifiers

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

• Sometimes, when I am feeling stressed, I need to get away from it all.

• The crunching of twigs and leaves beneath my boots sounded like a calming symphony.

• I do not think I will ever forget my relaxing trip to the forest.

• Walking through the woods, the autumn leaves were marvelous shades of red, orange, and yellow, made more intense by the sunlight.

Q. Does this sentence have a dangling modifier?

Losing the game, the team walked sadly back to the dugout.

• Yes

• No

What type of modifer is this? While running for five miles, the thunderstorm hit.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifier

Coming home late, the house was dark.

• Dangling

• Misplaced

Rewrite the following sentence to correct the dangling modifier:

Expecting rain, the umbrella was propped up against the wall.

Tip: Use "Nancy" as the subject.

Hoping to succeed in the interview, long hours were spent in preparation.

• Dangling Modifier

• Misplaced Modifier

• Correct

Answer explanation

Hoping to succeed in the interview, long hours were spent in preparation.

THERE IS NOTHING IN THE SENTECE FOR HOPING TO SUCCEED TO SIT BESIDE.

IT IS HANGING OUT DANGLING ALONE.

Hoping to succeed in the interview, she spent long hours preparing.

A type of modifying phrase that has no clear or logical subject.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Subordinate Clause

• Dangling Modifier

• Verbal Phrase

Identify the mistake in the sentence below.

A popular school for engineers, many students flock to MIT.

• Dangling Modifier

• Misplaced Modifier

• Squinting Modifier

• No Mistake

Q. Does this sentence have a dangling modifier?

Without a second thought, Jeff bought the expensive car.

• Yes

• No

Arriving twenty minutes late, we missed the opening previews.

• Correct

• Dangling Pariciple