Exploring Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

What is the primary purpose of applying grammar and mechanics in writing?

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

• To improve clarity and effectiveness

• To use more complex words

What is a misplaced modifier?

• A modifier that is not placed next to the word it describes

• A modifier that is missing from the sentence

• A modifier that describes the sentence as a whole

• A modifier correctly placed next to the word it describes

How do you correct a misplaced modifier?

• By changing it into a dangling modifier

• By moving it next to the word it should describe

• By rewriting the entire sentence

• By removing it from the sentence

What distinguishes a dangling modifier from a misplaced modifier?

• A dangling modifier describes a word that is not present in the sentence

• A dangling modifier can be easily moved to correct the sentence

• A dangling modifier is always at the end of a sentence

• A dangling modifier is correctly placed in the sentence

How is a dangling modifier corrected?

• By moving it within the sentence

• By adding a new modifier

• By rewriting the sentence

• By deleting the modifier

Which sentence shows a misplaced modifier?

• The dealer sold the Cadillac with leather seats to the buyer.

• The dealer sold the Cadillac to the buyer with leather seats.

• The buyer with leather seats bought the Cadillac.

• The Cadillac with leather seats was sold to the buyer.

What is the correct way to identify a dangling modifier in a sentence?

• All of the above

• Check if the modifier describes an existing word in the sentence

• Find the main verb and see if it matches the modifier

• Look for modifiers at the beginning of the sentence

In the example 'After passing a leisurely morning reading, the telephone rang', what type of modifier error is illustrated?

• Misplaced modifier

• Correct modifier

• No modifier error

• Dangling modifier

Which option correctly fixes the dangling modifier in the sentence 'Looking toward the West, a funnel-shaped cloud stirred up dust'?

• The cloud was looking toward the West as it stirred up dust

• A funnel-shaped cloud stirred up dust when looking toward the West

• Looking toward the West, I saw a funnel-shaped cloud stirring up dust

• A funnel-shaped cloud looking toward the West stirred up dust

What should you do if you identify a misplaced modifier in your writing?

• Replace it with a dangling modifier

• Delete the entire sentence

• Move the modifier to the correct position

• Ignore it as it does not affect the sentence