8 Questions
Which of the following is the correct definition of a dangling participle?
A participle that is not clearly or logically related to the word it modifies
What is the correct way to fix a sentence with a dangling participle?
By placing the participle next to the noun it modifies
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Carefully crafting the vase, it broke into pieces.
How can a misplaced modifier be corrected?
By placing the modifier next to the word it modifies
What is the grammatically correct way to fix a sentence with a dangling participle?
Reposition the participial phrase to modify the correct noun
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Running through the park, the trees were beautiful.
How can a misplaced modifier be corrected?
Reposition the modifier to be closer to the noun it modifies
What is the correct definition of a dangling participle?
A participial phrase that doesn't have a clear subject
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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