Exam 22: Ing Modifiers

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. Kris stood in line at the movies. Kris saw his old girlfriend.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. A reporter witnessed the bank heist. A reporter delivered a firsthand account.

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. A van hit the pole. The van careened out of control.

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. Irene pulled up to the drive-in window. Irene recited her fast-food order.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The dolphins leaped in and out of the water. The dolphins passed the boat.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. Jesse Jo ate dinner. Jesse Jo told him about her day.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. I live on the outskirts of town. I can't ride the bus to work.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. A woman sat in a lawn chair on the roof. A woman watched the fireworks.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The scientist studied changes in the atmosphere. The scientist predicted damage to the ozone layer.

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 pickpocket slipped my wallet out of my pocket. The pickpocket bumped me gently.

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 horses pranced at the starting gate. The horses were eager to start the race.

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The firefighters burst into the building. The firefighters brought the blaze under control.