This quiz focuses on identifying and correcting dangling and misplaced modifiers in sentences, essential for clear communication. It tests understanding through sentence selection and correction, enhancing grammatical precision and writing skills.
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Spending way too much money on his old car, Fred's salary just wasn't enough.
Spending way too much money on his old car, Fred soon found he'd used up his salary.
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To become a respected politician, one must administer campaign funds carefully.
To become a respected politician, campaign funds must be carefully administered.
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Moving slowly, Bowie stalked the rabbits.
To raise a good dog, patience is useful.
After eating the catfood, Bowie belched
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Dangling modifier
Squinting modifier
Split infinitive
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Having worked for the company for twenty years, I was surprised to learn that my retirement benefits would not be sufficient.
Having taught phonology every semester for the last five years, he was eager to teach syntax.
After sweating in Reavis Hall throughout the summer, I am ready for winter.
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Most stress disorders can be effectively treated with serotonin-uptake inhibitors.
These disorders include depression, heat intolerance, onychophagia, pathologic jealousy, dysthymia, and trichotillomania.
Most dictionaries will not have obscure medical terminology, although most good dictionaries will have the Latin and Greek roots that morphologically compose the terminology.
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