Misplaced Modifiers Flashcards
Which does the following sentence include: a misplaced or dangling modifier? What needs to be corrected for clarity?
We watched the entire movie Friday night on the flat screen television.
Misplaced–“on the flatscreen television” should be placed closer to the noun it modifies, which is the movie.
Which does the following sentence include: a misplaced or dangling modifier? What should be changed to create clarity?
After borrowing from all his friends, there was barely enough money to pay his rent.
Dangling modifier
Add a subject (noun or pronoun), such as “he had”, “she had”, “Tom had” etc.
Which of the following sentences includes a misplaced modifier?
A) Laura went for a walk with the dog in her new boots.
B) Driving past, the camel was asleep.
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
C) Both A and B
Does the following sentence include a misplaced or dangling modifier, or is the sentence written clearly with no errors?
While I was outside her bedroom window, I heard that my roommate intended to throw a surprise party for me.
No, it is written clearly
Which phrase is misplaced in the following sentence? Which word is the phrase actually meant to modify?
Although nearly finished, we left the play early because we were worried about our sick cat.
“Although nearly finished”–meant to modify the “play”
What is wrong with the following sentence?
She saw a puppy and kitten on the way to the store.
There is a misplaced modifier–The puppy and kitten are not on their way to the store, rather, “she” is and should be clarified.
Which of the following sentences includes a misplaced modifier?
A) He bought a horse named Prince for his sister.
B) For his sister, he bought a horse named Prince.
C) He bought a horse for his sister named Prince.
D) He bought his sister a horse named Prince.
C) He bought a horse for his sister named Prince.
What is actually being modified by the prepositional phrase “by the Atlanta police”?
Three offices were reported robbed by the Atlanta police last week.
reported
What part of the following sentence is missing?
When writing an essay, a rubric must be followed.
A subject
Does the following sentence have a misplaced or dangling modifier?
Many tourists visit the Arlington National Cemetery, where veterans are buried every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Misplaced–Visitors visit every day; veterans aren’t necessarily buried every day.
Which of the following sentences includes a dangling modifier?
A) After the tortoise won the race, he disclosed his strategy of success.
B) Using an effective strategy, the race was won by the tortoise.
C) Having used an effective strategy, the race was won.
D) All of the above
C) Having used an effective strategy, the race was won.
The noun “tortoise” is missing, which should be modified by the introductory clause.
“A” includes a misplaced modifier. “B” is correct.
Which of the numbered sentences in the paragraph below includes a dangling modifier?
Mickey Mouse was ready for the birthday party. (1) After wrapping the gifts, he carried them to the car. One thing he had forgotten was the cake. (2) However, Minnie, who was already at the party, had picked up the cake. (3) Frosted with icing, Minnie tasted the sweet, colorful topping. (4) Daisy would be thrilled with the food and decorations. It was Daisy, turning sixteen, who would be the guest of honor.
(3) Frosted with icing, Minnie tasted the sweet, colorful topping.
Minnie was not frosted with icing. It was the cake, which is missing from the sentence.
What is the MOST LIKELY definition of a misplaced modifier?
A) a phrase or clause placed awkwardly in a sentence so that it appears to modify or refer to an unintended word.
B) a modifying phrase consisting of a preposition and its object
C) a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence
D) a word (such as an adjective or adverb) or phrase that describes another word or group of words
A) a phrase or clause placed awkwardly in a sentence so that it appears to modify or refer to an unintended word.
What is the MOST LIKELY definition of a dangling modifier?
A) a phrase or clause placed awkwardly in a sentence so that it appears to modify or refer to an unintended word.
B) a modifying phrase consisting of a preposition and its object
C) a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence
D) a word (such as an adjective or adverb) or phrase that describes another word or group of words
C) a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence
Which of the following sentences is written clearly and without any misplaced or dangling modifiers?
A) Neil, who flew airplanes, took lessons when he was 23 at Carswell AFB.
B) His sister Amanda worked in banking, who was younger than he.
C) Loving his job, the Airforce offered many benefits, including great retirement.
D) When flying his C130, Neil felt more alive than ever.
D) When flying his C130, Neil felt more alive than ever.
