Class 10 Grammar: Dangling Participle and Misplaced Modifier
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Which of the following is the correct definition of a dangling participle?

  • A type of conjunction used to join independent clauses
  • A participle that is directly related to the word it modifies
  • A type of adverb that modifies a verb
  • A participle that is not clearly or logically related to the word it modifies (correct)

    • What is the correct way to fix a sentence with a dangling participle?

  • By placing the participle next to the noun it modifies (correct)
  • By adding a comma before the participle
  • By removing the participle from the sentence
  • By changing the participial phrase to a subordinate clause

    • Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?

  • Carefully crafting the vase, it broke into pieces. (correct)
  • Running down the street, the dog chased the cat.
  • The boy quickly drank the cold glass of water.
  • She wore a pair of red shoes with spots.

    • How can a misplaced modifier be corrected?

    <p>By placing the modifier next to the word it modifies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the grammatically correct way to fix a sentence with a dangling participle?

    <p>Reposition the participial phrase to modify the correct noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?

    <p>Running through the park, the trees were beautiful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a misplaced modifier be corrected?

    <p>Reposition the modifier to be closer to the noun it modifies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct definition of a dangling participle?

    <p>A participial phrase that doesn't have a clear subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dangling Participles

    • A dangling participle is a type of sentence error where a participle or participial phrase is not clearly connected to the noun it is intended to modify.

    Fixing Dangling Participles

    • To fix a sentence with a dangling participle, the participle or participial phrase should be clearly connected to the noun it is intended to modify, either by making the noun the subject of the sentence or by clearly linking the participle to the noun.

    Misplaced Modifiers

    • A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is placed too far away from the word it is intended to modify, leading to confusion about what the modifier is describing.

    Fixing Misplaced Modifiers

    • To correct a misplaced modifier, it should be placed as close as possible to the word it is intended to modify, or the sentence should be rephrased to make the meaning clear.

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    Test your knowledge of grammar with questions about dangling participles and misplaced modifiers. Identify correct definitions, learn how to fix sentences, and recognize examples of these common grammatical errors.

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