Dangling modifiers activity

Dangling modifiers activity

Dangling modifiers activity

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Dangling modifiers.

Choose the one where the subject of the second part of the sentence links to the first part of the sentence.

To please the neighbours, some fireworks were set off a day early.
To please the neighbours, we set some fireworks off a day early.

Great!

Sorry, the right answer is: To please the neighbours, we set some fireworks off a day early.

To please the neighbours, we set some fireworks off a day early.

Dangling modifiers.

Choose the option where the subject of the second part of the sentence links to the first part of the sentence.

Though only sixteen years old, Martha had her application accepted by the college.
Though only sixteen years old, the college accepted Martha's application.

Great!

Sorry, the right answer is: Though only sixteen years old, Martha had her application accepted by the college.

Though only sixteen years old, Martha had her application accepted by the college.

Dangling modifiers.

Choose the option where the subject of the second part of the sentence links to the first part of the sentence.

Climbing up the ladder carefully, the frightened cat was brought down from the tree by the fire fighter.
Climbing up the ladder carefully, the fire fighter brought the frightened cat down from the tree.

Great!

Sorry, the right answrer is: Climbing up the ladder carefully, the fire fighter brought the frightened cat down from the tree.

Climbing up the ladder carefully, the fire fighter brought the frightened cat down from the tree.

Dangling modifiers.

Choose the option where the subject of the second part of the sentence links to the first part of the sentence.

After a quick change into my hospital gown, the nurse told me to relax.
After a quick change into my hospital gown, I was told by the nurse to relax.

Great!

Sorry, the right answer is: After a quick change into my hospital gown, I was told by the nurse to relax.

After a quick change into my hospital gown, I was told by the nurse to relax.

Dangling modifiers.

Choose the option where the subject of the second part of the sentence links to the first part of the sentence.

Before replacing any wall outlet, you should turn off the electricity.
Before replacing any wall outlet, the electricity should be turned off.

Great!

Sorry, the right answer is: Before replacing any wall outlet, you should turn off the electricity.

Before replacing any wall outlet, you should turn off the electricity.

Dangling modifiers.

Choose the option where the subject of the second part of the sentence links to the first part of the sentence.

Vegetables are an important part of your culinary repertoire. To be cooked well, the vegetables must be steamed.
Vegetables are an important part of your culinary repertoire. To be cooked well, you must steam vegetables.

Great!

Sorry, the right answer is: Vegetables are an important part of your culinary repertoire. To be cooked well, the vegetables must be steamed.

Vegetables are an important part of your culinary repertoire. To be cooked well, the vegetables must be steamed.

Dangling modifiers.

Choose the option where the subject of the second part of the sentence links to the first part of the sentence.

As a long sturdy rod, I know the Bassmaster 2000 is the best fishing pole available for fly-fishing.
I know that as a long sturdy rod, the Bassmaster 2000 is the best fishing pole available for fly-fishing.

Great!

Sorry, the right answer is: I know that as a long sturdy rod, the Bassmaster 2000 is the best fishing pole available for fly-fishing.

I know that as a long sturdy rod, the Bassmaster 2000 is the best fishing pole available for fly-fishing.

Dangling modifiers.

Choose the option where the subject of the second part of the sentence links to the first part of the sentence.

I have many fond memories of my Aunt Judy. While still a boy, I went to the Dallas Cup Rodeo with her.
I have many fond memories of my Aunt Judy. While still a boy, my Aunt Judy and I went to the Dallas Cup Rodeo.

Great!

Sorry, the right answer is: I have many fond memories of my Aunt Judy. While still a boy, I went to the Dallas Cup Rodeo with her.

I have many fond memories of my Aunt Judy. While still a boy, I went to the Dallas Cup Rodeo with her.

Dangling modifiers.

Choose the option where the subject of the second part of the sentence links to the first part of the sentence.

Dentists provide many useful tips for your health. For instance, by flossing your teeth daily, you can prevent gum disease.
Dentists provide many useful tips for your health. For instance, flossing your teeth daily, gum disease can be prevented.

Great!

Sorry, the right answer is: Dentists provide many useful tips for your health. For instance, by flossing your teeth daily, you can prevent gum disease.

Dentists provide many useful tips for your health. For instance, by flossing your teeth daily, you can prevent gum disease.

Dangling modifiers.

Choose the option where the subject of the second part of the sentence links to the first part of the sentence.

Before engaging in strenuous aerobic exercise, warm-up activities are necessary.
Warm-up activities are necessary before engaging in strenuous aerobic exercise.

Great!

Sorry, the right answer is: Warm-up activities are necessary before engaging in strenuous aerobic exercise.

Warm-up activities are necessary before engaging in strenuous aerobic exercise.

Attribution

This work includes material from the following sources:

Dangling modifiers. Wheeler. Exercises retrieved from: http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/gram_dangling_mod.html Permission granted for educational use.

Otago Polytechnic is part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology Learn more

Learn with purpose

Explore Te Pūkenga

About Te Pūkenga Privacy Policy

Contact Otago Polytechnic
International +64 3 4773014
New Zealand 0800 762 786
In an emergency 4177
Your suggestions are welcome, please email ssswebsite@op.ac.nz

Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. However, all images and Otago Polytechnic videos are copyrighted.