Misplaced Modifiers Quiz

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What is a common way to revise a comma splice?

Treat the clauses as separate sentences (correct)

Use a hyphen

Use a comma and a subordinating conjunction

Use a semicolon

What is a split infinitive?

A noun placed between 'to' and the verb

An adjective placed between 'to' and the verb

An adverb placed between 'to' and the verb (correct)

A separate sentence following the infinitive form

How can you correct a split infinitive?

Remove the infinitive entirely

Split the verb into two separate words

Place the adverb at the end of the infinitive (correct)

Remove the adverb

Which method involves using both a comma and a coordinating conjunction to fix a comma splice?

Method A Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'infinitive' refer to?

The base form of a verb Signup and view all the answers

When treating clauses as separate sentences, what punctuation mark can be used?

Period Signup and view all the answers

In split infinitives, where is the adverb placed in relation to the verb?

Between 'to' and the verb Signup and view all the answers

Which approach involves joining two independent clauses with a semicolon?

'Use a semicolon' Signup and view all the answers

'So you can meet people everywhere' is an example used to illustrate which method of revision?

'Use a comma and a subordinating conjunction' Signup and view all the answers

'The internet has made the world smaller; You can meet people everywhere.' illustrates which revision approach?

'Use a semicolon' Signup and view all the answers

Misplaced Modifiers Quiz

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What is a common way to revise a comma splice?

What is a split infinitive?

How can you correct a split infinitive?

Which method involves using both a comma and a coordinating conjunction to fix a comma splice?

What does the term 'infinitive' refer to?

When treating clauses as separate sentences, what punctuation mark can be used?

In split infinitives, where is the adverb placed in relation to the verb?

Which approach involves joining two independent clauses with a semicolon?

'So you can meet people everywhere' is an example used to illustrate which method of revision?

'The internet has made the world smaller; You can meet people everywhere.' illustrates which revision approach?

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