Sorry, but you're not allowed to access this unit. QuizQuestion #1: Does the following sentence contain a misplaced modifier? We ate pizza after the football game, which was greasy and tasteless. Yes No Question #2: Does the following sentence contain a misplaced modifier? Eggs don't sell well in the stores that are broken. Yes No Question #3: Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? John went to the door to let in the dog wearing only his robe. Wearing only his robe, John went to the door to let in the dog. Question #4: What is the misplaced modifier in the following sentence? Judith held the shivering kitten in her lap, which was wet with snow. Shivering kitten Which was wet with snow Judith held Question #5: Given that Pat earned £18.95 in tips, does the following sentence contain a misplaced modifier? Pat almost earned twenty pounds in tips. Yes No Question #6: Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? We heard three kinds of birds singing in the trees. Drowning in the lagoon, I ran to help the poor man. Shivering in the cold rain, Ralph built a small campfire. Question #7: Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? Alex noticed three different kinds of leaves floating in the lake. Running in the 10k race, a rainstorm drenched them. I saw a big, brown spider dangling from the ceiling. Question #8: Does this sentence confuse you? Paying my tuition, my check bounced. Yes No Question #9: Which sentence contains a dangling modifier? While riding his skateboard, the poodle bit Jim's ankle. While Jim was riding his skateboard, the poodle bit his ankle. While riding his skateboard, Jim was bitten by a poodle. Question #10: Does this sentence contain a dangling modifier? Lying on the beach for hours, Howard got a terrible sunburn. Yes No Question #11: Which sentence contains a dangling modifier? When I was tempted by a hot fudge sundae, my diet was ruined. Digging in the garden, my dad sprained his back. Waking up the next morning, my eyes were sore and blood-shot. Question #12: Select two. Which of these sentences contain dangling modifiers? Blaming 'gross human error,' Chernobyl was a disaster. Wearing Ralph Lauren shirts, the polo match was a stylish event. The bride, after drinking too much champagne, had a terrible headache. Question #13: Which sentence is correct? Sleeping through the last ten minutes, the movie was a waste of money. Dressed in black leather, my first impression was not favorable. After typing for seven hours, Wendy began to nod off. Question #14: Which of the following sentences would be the best choice for a formal academic paper? To succeed in college or in a career, you must manage your time wisely. To succeed in college or in a career, wise time management is needed. To succeed in college or in a career, people must manage their time wisely. Question #15: Select two. Which of these sentences contain dangling modifiers? After washing the windows, the car was washed too. To improve your typing, practice is necessary. Looking through the telescope, we could see Haley's comet. 0% « Previous Unit
