Question 1

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the following sentences contain misplaced...

Exam 23: Correcting Problems With Modifiers

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.