Modifier Errors:

Question 1

The man was increasingly worried that he would need to slyly make his exit before he was caught.

A. Dangling modifier
B. Squinting modifier 
C. Split infinitive 
D. S/V or V/DO separation
E. No modifier error

Answer 1

C. Split infinitive

Question 2

Picking beets while singing softly, the gentleman enjoyed his day off of work.

A. Dangling modifier
B. Squinting modifier 
C. Split infinitive 
D. S/V or V/DO separation
E. No modifier error

Answer 2

E. No modifier error

Question 3

Standards and regulations require officials to promptly respond to all issues regarding financial aid.

A. Dangling modifier
B. Squinting modifier 
C. Split infinitive 
D. S/V or V/DO separation
E. No modifier error

Answer 3

C. Split infinitive

Question 4

Perpetually in a state of anger, the comedian yelled about the injustices of having to pay banking fees.

A. Dangling modifier
B. Squinting modifier 
C. Split infinitive 
D. S/V or V/DO separation
E. No modifier error

Answer 4

E. No modifier error

Question 5

Pushing the door open with great gusto, the fragile vase on the table broke as the door handle hit it.

A. Dangling modifier
B. Squinting modifier 
C. Split infinitive 
D. S/V or V/DO separation
E. No modifier error

Answer 5

A. Dangling modifier

Question 6

The man walked strangely muttering to himself about the state of affairs at his household.

A. Dangling modifier
B. Squinting modifier 
C. Split infinitive 
D. S/V or V/DO separation
E. No modifier error

Answer 6

B. Squinting modifier

Question 7

The professor, as if out of a movie, glided into the room.

A. Dangling modifier
B. Squinting modifier 
C. Split infinitive 
D. S/V or V/DO separation
E. No modifier error

Answer 7

D. S/V or V/DO separation

Question 8

The young girl passed, as quietly and quickly as she could, a note to her friend in class.

A. Dangling modifier
B. Squinting modifier 
C. Split infinitive 
D. S/V or V/DO separation
E. No modifier error

Answer 8

D. S/V or V/DO separation