Exam 22: Ing Modifiers

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. Larry cleaned the fish tank. Larry found his old eyeglasses.

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING  modifier.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The traffic officer waved his hands wildly. The traffic officer tried to slow down the oncoming traffic.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. Holly raked the leaves. Holly said hello to her neighbor.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The machine made flawless color copies. The machine has enhanced our publications.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The hawk swooped down from the sky. The hawk caught dinner.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. Carsten and Zach saw each other. They embraced.

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING  modifier.

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. Marcel added olives. Marcel made tangy sauce.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. Lakshmi typed in the search words. Lakshmi began to research.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. Chad glanced nervously at the clock. Chad rushed to meet his deadline.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The wind blew hard all night long. The wind toppled several trees.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The reality show features disgusting tasks. The reality show insults viewers' intelligence.

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The sailor scanned the horizon. The sailor sighted land.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The train picked up speed. The train rumbled out of the station.

Select the sentence that contains a confusing -ING  modifier.