Question 1

It is a word or group of words that describe often words or phrases

Accepted Answer

Modifier

Question 2

It is a modifier that has been misplaced

Accepted Answer

Misplaced Modifier

Question 3

It does not have anything to describe in the sentence

Accepted Answer

Dangling Modifier

Question 4

The pianist played a new composition sitting on the piano bench

Accepted Answer

Misplaced Modifier

Answer

Dangling Modifier

Question 5

While hopping at the store, shoes must be worn

Accepted Answer

Dangling Modifier

Answer

Misplaced Modifier

Question 6

Barking loudly at the squirrel, I frowned at the dog

Accepted Answer

Misplaced Modifier

Answer

Dangling Modifier

Question 7

Cutting out all the wordiness, the essay was improved

Accepted Answer

Dangling Modifier

Answer

Misplaced Modifier

Question 8

To compete in the race, a form must be completed

Accepted Answer

Dangling Modifier

Answer

Misplaced Modifier

Question 9

The pianist played a new composition sitting on the piano bench

Accepted Answer

Sitting on the piano bench, the pianist played a new composition.

Question 10

While hopping at the store, shoes must be worn

Accepted Answer

While shopping in the store, customers must wear shoes.

Question 11

Barking loudly at the squirrel, I frowned at the dog

Accepted Answer

I frowned at the dog barking loudly at the squirrel.

Question 12

Cutting out all the wordiness, the essay was improved

Accepted Answer

Cutting out all the wordiness, I improved the essay.

Question 13

To compete in the race, a form must be completed

Accepted Answer

To compete in the face, I must complete a forum.

Question 14

Always eager for the cake, the birthday party was attended by everyone.

Accepted Answer

Misplaced Modifier

Answer

Dangling Modifier

Question 15

Having studied for the week, the test wasn’t that difficult.

Accepted Answer

Dangling Modifier

Answer

Misplaced Modifier

Question 16

He bought a doughnut from the bakery filled with jelly.

Accepted Answer

Misplaced Modifier

Answer

Dangling Modifier

Question 17

He bought a doughnut from the bakery filled with jelly.

Accepted Answer

He bought a doughnut filled with jelly from the bakery.

Question 18

Walking under the rain,  a lightning strikes

Accepted Answer

Dangling Modifier

Answer

Misplaced Modifier

Question 19

Hanging on the wall, I read his diploma

Accepted Answer

Misplaced Modifier

Answer

Dangling Modifier

Question 20

Hanging on the wall, I read his diploma

Accepted Answer

I read his diploma hanging on the wall.

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