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Modifiers
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Q. Does this sentence have a dangling modifier?
Losing the game, the team walked sadly back to the dugout.
Yes
No
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of modifer is this? While running for five miles, the thunderstorm hit.
Misplaced Modifier
Dangling Modifier
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Coming home late, the house was dark.
Dangling
Misplaced
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
5.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
A type of modifying phrase that has no clear or logical subject.
Misplaced Modifier
Subordinate Clause
Dangling Modifier
Verbal Phrase
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
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