I want to study “Grammar” for “SAT” of “ Dangling Modifier Pronoun–Antecedent Disagreement“ Flashcards
What is a dangling modifier?
A dangling modifier is a descriptive phrase that doesn’t clearly relate to the word it modifies, often leading to confusion.
True or False: A dangling modifier can lead to ambiguous sentences.
True
Identify the dangling modifier in this sentence: ‘Running down the street, the dog chased the ball.’
‘Running down the street’ is the dangling modifier.
What is a pronoun-antecedent disagreement?
A pronoun-antecedent disagreement occurs when a pronoun does not agree in number or gender with its antecedent.
Fill in the blank: A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in _____ and _____.
number; gender
Correct the sentence: ‘Each of the players must submit their report.’
‘Each of the players must submit his or her report.’
What is the antecedent in the sentence: ‘The committee made its decision.’?
‘The committee’ is the antecedent.
Multiple choice: Which sentence has a pronoun-antecedent disagreement? A) ‘Everyone should bring their own lunch.’ B) ‘All students must submit his or her assignments.’
A) ‘Everyone should bring their own lunch.’
True or False: A collective noun can be treated as a singular or plural antecedent.
True
What is the correct pronoun in this sentence: ‘Neither of the girls forgot _____ book.’?
‘her’
Identify the error: ‘The team is proud of their accomplishment.’
The pronoun ‘their’ should be replaced with ‘its’ to agree with the singular antecedent ‘team.’
What is an example of a dangling participial phrase?
An example is: ‘Walking to the store, the rain started to fall.’
Fill in the blank: To avoid dangling modifiers, ensure that the subject of the modifier is _____ in the sentence.
clearly stated
Multiple choice: Which of the following sentences is correct? A) ‘The teacher gave the students their assignments.’ B) ‘The teacher gave the student their assignments.’
A) ‘The teacher gave the students their assignments.’
What should you do if a pronoun’s antecedent is unclear?
Rephrase the sentence to clarify the antecedent.
True or False: All pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number.
True
Identify the antecedent in this sentence: ‘The dogs barked when they saw the mailman.’
‘The dogs’ is the antecedent.
What is a common error with indefinite pronouns?
They may cause pronoun-antecedent disagreements if their number is misinterpreted.
Fill in the blank: A dangling modifier can usually be fixed by _____ the sentence.
rewriting
What is the effect of a dangling modifier on the clarity of a sentence?
It can create confusion and misinterpretation of the intended meaning.
