Deck 22: Ing Modifiers

Question 1

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.

A) The train rumbled out of the station picking up speed.
B) Picking up speed, the train rumbled out of the station.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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.

A) Hitting the pole, careening out of control.
B) Careening out of control, a van hit the pole.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

A) Rowing the boat along the shore, Gerald spotted a deer.
B) Gerald spotted a deer rowing the boat along the shore.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

A) Going through customs, her passport was stamped.
B) Her passport was stamped as she went through customs.

Question 5

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.

A) A woman sitting in a lawn chair on the roof watched the fireworks.
B) A woman watched the fireworks sitting in a lawn chair on the roof.

Question 6

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.

A) Eating dinner, Jesse Jo told him about her day.
B) Jesse Jo told him about her day eating dinner.

Question 7

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.

A) The sailor sighted land scanning the horizon.
B) Scanning the horizon, the sailor sighted land.

Question 8

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.

A) Pulling up to the drive-in window, Irene recited her fast-food order.
B) Irene recited her fast-food order pulling up to the drive-in window.

Question 9

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.

A) Bumping me gently, the pickpocket slipped my wallet out of my pocket.
B) The pickpocket slipped my wallet out of my pocket bumping me gently.

Question 10

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

A) Dr. James showed us the mixture of chemicals bubbling in a test tube.
B) Bubbling in a test tube, Dr. James showed us the mixture of chemicals.

Question 11

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.

A) Raking the leaves, Holly said hello to her neighbor.
B) Holly raked the leaves saying hello to her neighbor.

Question 12

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.

A) Studying changes in the atmosphere, the scientist predicted damage to the ozone layer.
B) The scientist predicted damage to the ozone layer studying changes in the atmosphere.

Question 13

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.

A) Waving his hands wildly, the traffic officer tried to slow down the oncoming traffic.
B) The traffic officer tried to slow down the oncoming traffic waving his hands wildly.

Question 14

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.

A) Typing in the search words, Lakshmi began to research.
B) Lakshmi began to research typing in the search words.

Question 15

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.

A) Larry found his old eyeglasses cleaning the fish tank.
B) Cleaning the fish tank, Larry found his old eyeglasses.

Question 16

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.

A) Carsten and Zach embraced seeing each other.
B) Seeing each other, Carsten and Zach embraced.

Question 17

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

A) Lying under the table, my aunt found her napkin.
B) My aunt found her napkin lying under the table.

Question 18

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

A) Strolling down Chauncey Street, the sun lit the lawns and porches.
B) Strolling down Chauncey Street, we saw sun-lit lawns and porches.

Question 19

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.

A) Leaping in and out of the water, the dolphins passed the boat.
B) The dolphins passed the boat leaping in and out of the water.

Question 20

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.

A) I can't ride the bus to work living on the outskirts of town.
B) Living on the outskirts of town, I can't ride the bus to work.

Question 21

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.

A) Glancing nervously at the clock, Chad rushed to meet his deadline.
B) Chad rushed to meet his deadline glancing nervously at the clock.

Question 22

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

A) Using a car-care kit, the old Jaguar was waxed and buffed until it sparkled.
B) Using a car-care kit, I waxed and buffed the old Jaguar until it sparkled.

Question 23

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.

A) Making flawless color copies, the machine has enhanced our publications.
B) The machine has enhanced our publications making flawless color copies.

Question 24

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.

A) The horses were eager to start the race prancing at the starting gate.
B) Prancing at the starting gate, the horses were eager to start the race.

Question 25

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.

A) Swooping down from the sky, the hawk caught dinner.
B) The hawk caught dinner swooping down from the sky.

Question 26

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.

A) The wind toppled several trees blowing hard all night long.
B) Blowing hard all night long, the wind toppled several trees.

Question 27

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.

A) A reporter delivered a firsthand account witnessing the bank heist.
B) Witnessing the bank heist, a reporter delivered a firsthand account.

Question 28

Select the sentence that contains a confusing -ING  modifier.

A) Driving down the avenue, Ace saw a coyote.
B) Ace saw a coyote driving down the avenue.

Question 29

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

A) Elena spotted the Wall Street Journal rushing past a newsstand.
B) Rushing past a newsstand, Elena spotted the Wall Street Journal .

Question 30

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING  modifier.

A) Paying for the dress, her credit card was charged.
B) Paying for the dress, Nicole used her credit card.

Question 31

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.

A) Standing in line at the movies, Kris saw his old girlfriend.
B) Kris saw his old girlfriend standing in line at the movies.

Question 32

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.

A) The firefighters brought the blaze under control bursting into the building.
B) Bursting into the building, the firefighters brought the blaze under control.

Question 33

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

A) Walking on the pier, Pietro's hat blew off.
B) Walking on the pier, Pietro lost his hat when the wind blew it off.

Question 34

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING  modifier.

A) Dancing on the table, the couple knocked over the water pitcher.
B) Dancing on the table, the water pitcher was knocked over.

Question 35

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING  modifier.

A) Running around the track, we watched the sun set over the trees.
B) Running around the track, the sun set over the trees.

Question 36

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

A) Reciting Greek poetry, Uncle Jon watched the baby.
B) Uncle Jon watched the baby reciting Greek poetry.

Question 37

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.

A) Featuring disgusting tasks, the reality show insults viewers' intelligence.
B) The reality show insults viewers' intelligence featuring disgusting tasks.

Question 38

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.

A) Marcel made tangy sauce adding olives.
B) Adding olives, Marcel made tangy sauce.

Question 39

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

A) Nico found his pants hanging by one leg from a wooden hanger.
B) Hanging by one leg from a wooden hanger, Nico found his pants.

Question 40

Select the sentence that contains a confusing - ING modifier.

A) We admired the violet sprouting pink blooms.
B) Sprouting pink blooms, we admired the violet.