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The document contains 20 sentences with modifying phrases or clauses. The student must identify whether each modifier is correctly or wrongly positioned by choosing either option 1 for correct or 2 for wrong. Most of the sentences contain dangling modifiers that do not clearly refer to the subject of the sentence, such as "While writing the last sentence, the lead of my pencil broke" and "By sitting on it with wet bathing suits, the swimming team ruined the surface of that lovely table."

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Dangling Modifiers Quiz

The document contains 20 sentences with modifying phrases or clauses. The student must identify whether each modifier is correctly or wrongly positioned by choosing either option 1 for correct or 2 for wrong. Most of the sentences contain dangling modifiers that do not clearly refer to the subject of the sentence, such as "While writing the last sentence, the lead of my pencil broke" and "By sitting on it with wet bathing suits, the swimming team ruined the surface of that lovely table."

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NAME OF STUDENT…………………………………………………

DANGLING MODIFIERS
Decide whether the modifying phrase or clause is dangling or not. C means the
modifier is correctly phrased and/or positioned, while W means it is wrongly phrased
and/or positioned. Write the number corresponding to your answer.
1. While writing the last sentence, the lead of my pencil broke.
1. C 2. W

2. In going backstage to speak to one of the cast, the director made a lot of
noise.
1. C 2. W

3. The necessity of getting there before the concert began was too great for us
to wait for him any longer.
1. C 2. W

4. In assigning my work contract to a supervisor, the manager made no


apparent attempt to utilize my special skills and interest.
1. C 2. W

5. To facilitate counseling, the dean of students advised the concentration of


freshmen in certain divisions of the residence halls.
1. C 2. W

6. The light was too dim for us to tell whether the animal was a sheep, a goat,
or a small pony.
1. C 2. W

7. Staring desperately through the ice-blurred windshield, the driver tightened


his grip on the wheel.
1. C 2. W

8. By working extra hours, the job was finished in two days.


1. C 2. W

9. By sitting on it with wet bathing suits, the swimming team ruined the surface
of that lovely table.
1. C 2. W

10. Before granting me financial aid, I was expected to tell the college authorities
the details of my private affairs.
1. C 2. W
11. To get the best results from this treatment, rest an hour before you take it.
1. C 2. W

12. Lured by a fat worm, the old trout struck the hook savagely.
1. C 2. W

13. Having opened the garage door for the chauffeur, the shiny new car sped
past the little boy.
1. C 2. W

14. The book was too hastily read to tell whether it was good or not.
1. C 2. W

15. While still in jail, the governor received a letter from the prisoner asking for
an early parole.
1. C 2. W

16. Caught in a late rain, the return trip had to be made by train.
1. C 2. W

17. My prospects of financial aid and employment were explained before coming
to college.
1. C 2. W

18. Embarrassed although he did not know what he had done wrong, Henry
stood shifting from foot to foot.
1. C 2. W

19. After suffering under the poverty and oppression of the Tsarist regime, it is
easy to understand why the Russians believe their government is the right
one.
1. C 2. W

20. Placing the ball carefully before beginning the swing, a player’s grip should be
firm but not tense.
1. C 2. W

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