Chapter Exercises

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What is a dangling modifier?

a long sentencea word or word group that refers to a word or phrase that has not been clearly stated in the sentence a topic sentencewhen you forget to insert an apostrophe

What is one characteristic of a dangling modifier?

it appears most often at the beginning of a sentence it appears most often at the end of a sentenceit involves overuse of commas in a paragraphit involves inserting commas in the parenthetical documentation where they are not needed

What is another characteristic of a dangling modifier?

it often has an Ñing verb near the start of the phrase it often has a contraction at the beginning of the phraseit is placed far away from what it modifies, causing confusionit often contains a question

What is a misplaced modifier?

a collective nounwhen you remove so much content from an ellipsis that it is difficult to discern the original meaning the author intendeda fused sentencea word or group of words placed so far away from what it refers to it may confuse the reader

Which one of the following sentences does not contain a misplaced modifier?

That jacket looks great on you with the rhinestones. I feel out of the car nearly. The antique coins are in the safe for the museum. I only wanted to say that I was sorry.

Which one of the following sentences does not contain a misplaced modifier?

Looking rather foolish, Maria wore her mother's outdated clothes to school. She spoke to the crowd with her zipper down. I rode the roller-coaster at the park with the most loops. He adopted the puppy from the pound with the white spots.

Which one of the following sentences does not contain a misplaced modifier?

You can take an online course, which will save you time, to get your degree. The little girl yelled at the snarling dog with the yellow bows. We drove in the car to the beach with the top down. Bought at a garage sale, Bethany loved her beaded lamps.

This sentence contains a misplaced modifier.

Insulting and predictable, fewer and fewer television viewers are attracted to the comedian's monologues. Given the fiasco at dinner, the guests weren't surprised when Martha pushed her husband into the pool. Never having had children, Mirella is unconcerned about rising college costs. On returning to the office, the furniture had been rearranged.

What is the misplaced modifier in the following sentence?
In Japan, Mike learned to be a champion sumo wrestler.

championIn JapansumoThere is no misplaced modifier.

What is the misplaced modifier in the following sentence?
Through a crack in the driveway, Sarah noticed that weeds had sprung up overnight.

upovernightThrough a crack in the sidewalkThere is no misplaced modifier.

What is a way to correct the modifier error in the following sentence?
She served fruit to the guests in crystal dishes.

Sue, in crystal dishes, served fruit to the guests.Sue served fruit in crystal dishes to the guests.In crystal dishes, she served fruit to the guests.There is no error.

A dangling modifier ________.

often appears at the beginning of a sentence has nothing to refer to in a sentence is the same thing as a misplaced modifier does both A and B

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.

At the age of six, my mother was promoted to full partner in her law firm.

In her law firm when I was at the age of six, my mother was promoted to full partner.My mother was promoted to full partner in her law firm at the age of six.At the age of six in her law firm, my mother was promoted to full partner.When I was six, my mother was promoted to full partner in her law firm.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.

While attempting to fax the documents, the customer's number was misdialed.

The customer's number was misdialed while attempting to fax the documents.The customer's number, while attempting to fax the documents, was misdialed.Faxing the document, the customer's number was misdialed.While the secretary was attempting to fax the documents, the customer's number was misdialed.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.

Tired and thirsty after the hike, the sight of the house was welcomed.

We welcomed the sight of the house, tired and thirsty.Tired and thirsty after the hike, the scouts welcomed the sight of the house.The sight of the house was welcomed after the hike.Tired and thirsty, the sight of the house after the hike was welcomed.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.

After purchasing a new computer with a modem, the Internet would be accessible.

After John purchased a new computer with a modem, the Internet was accessible to him.With a modem, the Internet would be accessible after purchasing a new computer.With a modem after purchasing a new computer, the Internet would be accessible.The Internet would be accessible after purchasing a new computer with a modem.

This sentence contains a dangling modifier.

On returning to the office, the furniture had been rearranged. Never having had children, Mirella is unconcerned about rising college costs. Insulting and predictable, fewer and fewer television viewers are attracted to the comedian's monologues. Given the fiasco at dinner, the guests weren't surprised when Martha pushed her husband into the pool.

This sentence contains a dangling modifier.

After studying the habits of pit vipers, the pits, which serve as infrared sensors and enable the snakes to seek heat, evolved to detect danger rather than to hunt prey. Insulting and predicable, the comedian's monologues attracted fewer and fewer television viewers. The deadly snakes, which take their name from the two characteristic pits on their snouts, belong to the family of pit vipers. To be quite honest, Axel is a whining nerd and we would prefer that you leave him at home.

Which sentence below contains a dangling modifier?

After we finished our work, we went for a cold beer.A cold beer sounded great after we finished our work.Having finished our work, a cold beer seemed the next logical step.Having finished our work, we went for a cold beer.

This sentence contains a misplaced modifier.

The angry matriarch could not break down the door carved from solid oak. Before sending out the invitations, a hall for their wedding has to be found. The scouts sought shelter in the cave, the snow swirling in great heaps outside. Carved from solid oak, the angry matriarch could not break down the door.

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Chapter Exercises

What is a dangling modifier?

What is one characteristic of a dangling modifier?

What is another characteristic of a dangling modifier?

What is a misplaced modifier?

Which one of the following sentences does not contain a misplaced modifier?

Which one of the following sentences does not contain a misplaced modifier?

Which one of the following sentences does not contain a misplaced modifier?

This sentence contains a misplaced modifier.

What is the misplaced modifier in the following sentence? In Japan, Mike learned to be a champion sumo wrestler.

What is the misplaced modifier in the following sentence? Through a crack in the driveway, Sarah noticed that weeds had sprung up overnight.

What is a way to correct the modifier error in the following sentence?She served fruit to the guests in crystal dishes.

A dangling modifier ________.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.At the age of six, my mother was promoted to full partner in her law firm.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.While attempting to fax the documents, the customer's number was misdialed.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.Tired and thirsty after the hike, the sight of the house was welcomed.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.After purchasing a new computer with a modem, the Internet would be accessible.

This sentence contains a dangling modifier.

This sentence contains a dangling modifier.

Which sentence below contains a dangling modifier?

This sentence contains a misplaced modifier.

What is the misplaced modifier in the following sentence?
In Japan, Mike learned to be a champion sumo wrestler.

What is the misplaced modifier in the following sentence?
Through a crack in the driveway, Sarah noticed that weeds had sprung up overnight.

What is a way to correct the modifier error in the following sentence?
She served fruit to the guests in crystal dishes.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.

At the age of six, my mother was promoted to full partner in her law firm.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.

While attempting to fax the documents, the customer's number was misdialed.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.

Tired and thirsty after the hike, the sight of the house was welcomed.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.

After purchasing a new computer with a modem, the Internet would be accessible.