Deck 23: Correcting Problems With Modifiers

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.
-Wynona went to the governor's ball wearing a red dress with purple feathers.

A) With purple feathers, Wynona went to the governor's ball wearing a red dress.
B) Wearing a red dress, Wynona went to the governor's ball with purple feathers.
C) Wearing a red dress with purple feathers, Wynona went to the governor's ball.
D) With purple feathers, Wynona, wearing a red dress, went to the governor's ball.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

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

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 5

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

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 6

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

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.

Question 7

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

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 8

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

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 9

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

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 10

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

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 11

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.
-After purchasing a new tablet with a touch screen, the Internet would be accessible.

A) The Internet would be accessible after purchasing a new tablet with a touch screen.
B) With a touch screen, the Internet would be accessible after purchasing a new tablet.
C) With a touch screen after purchasing a new tablet, the Internet would be accessible.
D) After John purchased a new tablet with a touch screen, the Internet was accessible to him.

Question 12

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.
-The flowers decorated the foyer cut fresh from the garden.

A) Cut fresh from the garden, the flowers decorated the foyer.
B) They decorated the foyer, cut fresh from the garden.
C) The flowers decorated the foyer after being cut fresh from the garden.
D) Decorating the foyer cut fresh from the garden were the flowers.

Question 13

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

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 14

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

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 15

Select the answer that corrects the modifier errors.
-The volunteers painted the building dressed in casual clothes for two hours.

A) Dressed in casual clothes, the volunteers painted the building for two hours.
B) For two hours, the volunteers painted the building dressed in casual clothes.
C) Dressed in casual clothes, the building was painted for two hours.
D) The volunteers painted the building in casual clothes for two hours.

Question 16

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-Jenny stepped on a large snake weeding in her garden.

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.
-We want only to watch cartoons on television.

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.
-The fish, exhausted and injured, struggled to free itself from the hook.

Question 19

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.

Question 20

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-Running was difficult after tripping and falling on the jogging path.

Question 21

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 winner returned to her chair smiling jubilantly.

Question 22

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-Driving through the country, wild flowers scented the air.

Question 23

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.

Question 24

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.

Question 25

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.

Question 26

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.

Question 27

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.

Question 28

Some of the following sentences contain misplaced or dangling modifier errors. Correct them by moving, adding, changing or removing words. Label correct sentences OK.
-Antonio was ready for the interview dressed in a new suit.

Question 29

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.

Question 30

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.