Modifier Errors I: Flashcards

1
Q

The business executive at six o’clock in the morning called the CEOS to tell her the good news.

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

E. S/V or V/DO separation

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While traveling the world to promote his newest product, Boris decided to mildly lecture the audience on proper hair care.

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

D. Split infinitive

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3
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Jorgen baked a cake for the Norwegian Gamers Club meeting yesterday evening.

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

C. Squinting modifier

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His ice cream cone falling to the ground, the dog pulled at the leash in the young boy’s hand.

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

A. Dangling modifier

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