Question 1

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-After six hours of studying, the test was not difficult.

Accepted Answer

Answers to sentences with modifier errors vary:After the students spent six hours studying, the test was not difficult.

Question 2

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.
-Without checking the cost, the sequined wedding gown on the mannequin was purchased.

Accepted Answer

A)   Without checking the cost, a purchase of the sequined wedding gown on the mannequin was made.
B)   Without checking the cost, Marsha purchased the sequined wedding gown on the mannequin.
C)   Marsha purchased the sequined wedding gown without checking the cost on the mannequin.
D)   On the mannequin, Marsha purchased the sequined wedding gown without checking the cost. B

Question 3

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-Disturbed by the dancers, the lamp tipped nearly over.

Accepted Answer

Answers to sentences with modifier errors vary:Disturbed by the dancers, the lamp nearly tipped over.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)   We welcomed the sight of the house, tired and thirsty after the hike.
B)   Tired and thirsty, the sight of the house after the hike was welcomed.
C)   Tired and thirsty after the hike, the scouts welcomed the sight of the house.
D)   The sight of the house was welcomed after the hike, tired and thirsty.

Question 5

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-We want only to watch cartoons on television.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)   The customer's number was misdialed while attempting to fax the documents.
B)   While the secretary was attempting to fax the documents, the customer's number was misdialed.
C)   Faxing the document, the customer's number was misdialed.
D)   The customer's number, while attempting to fax the documents, was misdialed.

Question 7

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-We took the dog to the vet with fleas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Question 8

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-Samantha gave her father a watch with a gold band.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Question 9

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.
-Destroyed by fire, we searched for valuables in the ashes of the museum.

Accepted Answer

A)   We searched for valuables in the ashes of the museum destroyed by fire.
B)   After the museum was destroyed by fire, we searched for valuables in the ashes.
C)   In the museum destroyed by fire we searched the ashes for valuables.
D)   We searched for valuables in the museum destroyed by the fire.

Question 10

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.
-The dentist told me to floss my teeth during my visit with a stern look.

Accepted Answer

A)   During my visit with a stern look, the dentist told me to floss my teeth.
B)   During my visit, the dentist told me to floss my teeth with a stern look.
C)   During my visit, the dentist, with a stern look, told me to floss my teeth.
D)   The dentist, with a stern look, told me to floss my teeth during my visit.

Question 11

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-Exhausted after working a double shift, the bed was warm and soothing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Question 12

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-The clerk gave a sundae to the child with a cherry on top.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Question 13

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.
-Struggling to keep his head above water, the rescuers in the helicopter spotted the drowning man.

Accepted Answer

A)   The rescuers spotted the drowning man in the helicopter struggling to keep his head above water.
B)   Struggling to keep his head above water in the helicopter, the rescuers spotted the drowning man.
C)   Struggling, the rescuers in the helicopter spotted the drowning man.
D)   The rescuers in the helicopter spotted the drowning man in the water struggling to keep his head above water.

Question 14

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.
-The puppy chewed a hole in the shoes that we selected at the pound.

Accepted Answer

A)   The puppy that we selected at the pound chewed a hole in the shoes.
B)   On the shoes, the puppy that we selected at the pound chewed a hole.
C)   The puppy that we selected chewed a hole in the shoes at the pound.
D)   In the shoes that we selected at the pound, the puppy chewed a hole.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.
-Jeff slowly opened the door, afraid of seeing his angry girlfriend.

Accepted Answer

A)   Afraid, Jeff opened the door seeing his angry girlfriend.
B)   Jeff opened the door, afraid of seeing his angry girlfriend slowly.
C)   Afraid of seeing his angry girlfriend, Jeff slowly opened the door.
D)   Jeff opened the door afraid of his angry girlfriend.

Question 17

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-Tangled and dirty, my mother spent two hours styling my hair.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Question 18

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-Afraid of being burned by the sun, Tammy crouched under the umbrella.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Question 19

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.
-While making plans for vacation, the phone in the den rang.

Accepted Answer

A)   The phone in the den rang while making plans for vacation.
B)   While the family was making plans for vacation, the phone rang.
C)   The phone rang while making plans for vacation in the den.
D)   In the den, the phone rang while making plans for vacation.

Question 20

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.
-Driving over rugged terrain, the supplies in the back of the jeep fell to the floor.

Accepted Answer

A)   As the campers were driving over rugged terrain, the supplies in the back of the jeep fell to the floor.
B)   The supplies in the back of the jeep fell to the floor while driving over rugged terrain.
C)   In the back of the jeep, the supplies fell to the floor while driving over rugged terrain.
D)   The supplies fell to the floor in the back of the jeep while driving over rugged terrain.

Exam 23: Correcting Problems With Modifiers

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK. -After six hours of studying, the test was not difficult.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors. -Without checking the cost, the sequined wedding gown on the mannequin was purchased.

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK. -Disturbed by the dancers, the lamp tipped nearly over.

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

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK. -We want only to watch cartoons on television.

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

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK. -We took the dog to the vet with fleas.

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK. -Samantha gave her father a watch with a gold band.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors. -Destroyed by fire, we searched for valuables in the ashes of the museum.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors. -The dentist told me to floss my teeth during my visit with a stern look.

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK. -Exhausted after working a double shift, the bed was warm and soothing.

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK. -The clerk gave a sundae to the child with a cherry on top.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors. -Struggling to keep his head above water, the rescuers in the helicopter spotted the drowning man.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors. -The puppy chewed a hole in the shoes that we selected at the pound.

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. -Jeff slowly opened the door, afraid of seeing his angry girlfriend.

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK. -Tangled and dirty, my mother spent two hours styling my hair.

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK. -Afraid of being burned by the sun, Tammy crouched under the umbrella.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors. -While making plans for vacation, the phone in the den rang.

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors. -Driving over rugged terrain, the supplies in the back of the jeep fell to the floor.