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- 1. Multiple ChoiceFind the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. If you find no mistakes, choose that answer.The steam rose up from the hot pavement.She put the kitten down carefully beside its mom.Neither of us is going to the party.No errors
- 2. Multiple ChoiceFind the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. If you find no mistakes, choose that answer.The lost dog wandered sad through the streets.Frustrated, Boris threw his pencil across the room.We'll stop at their house first.No errors
- 3. Multiple ChoiceFind the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. If you find no mistakes, choose that answer.I don't want to participate no longer.If you're not sure, look in the dictionary."I will try to do better," Lauren promised.No errors
- 4. Multiple ChoiceFind the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. If you find no mistakes, choose that answer.We sold less cookies this year than we did last year.That parrot doesn't talk.Don't spend too much money.No error
- 5. Multiple ChoiceReplace the words in red type with the word or phrase that is grammatically correct.
The book had a frighteningly and unhappy ending.a frighteningly and unhappily ending.an ending that was frightening and unhappily.a frightening and unhappy ending.an ending that was frightening and it was also an unhappy one. - 6. Multiple ChoiceReplace the word(s) in red type with the word or phrase that is grammatically correct.
Strip mining, the cheaper method of mining, is controversial because it jeopardizes the environment.more cheapmost cheapcheapestmore cheaply - 7. Multiple ChoiceRaymond wore his one collared shirt to the job interview, which was unfortunately stained with yellow mustard.Dangling ModifierMisplaced Modifier
- 8. Multiple ChoiceTapping the pencil on the edge of the desk, the fourth cause of the French Revolution would not come to mind.Dangling ModifierMisplaced Modifer
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the modifier phrase?
They gave a cat to my sister named Fluffy.GaveTo my sisterNamed FluffyThey gave a cat - 10. Multiple ChoiceThe student was punished by the teacher who cheated on the test.Dangling ModifierMisplaced Modifier
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the modifier describing in the sentence's CURRENT form?
Scrubbing the tile grout with bleach and an old toothbrush, the mildew stains began to fade.Tile groutMildew stainsThe person cleaningAn old toothbrush - 12. Multiple ChoiceHoping to excuse my lateness, the note was written and given to my teacher.Dangling ModifierMisplaced Modifier
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a misplaced modifier?incorrectly separated word(s)dangling modifierwith a smoky tailpipemisunderstand senctence
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat word is not a certain single word modifier?almostnotonlynearly
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a dangling modifier?no word sentence to describemodifier begins sentencealmosteven
- 16. Multiple ChoiceFind the certain single-word modifier in the Sentence below. Carrie nearly has sixty freckles on her faceCarrieon her facenearlyhas sixty freckles
- 17. Multiple ChoiceFind the misplaced words in the Sentence. I'm returning the shirt to the store that is too small.the shirtto the storeI'm returning the shirtthat is too small
- 18. Multiple ChoiceFind the dangling modifier in the sentence below. Out of money, my only choice was to borrow from a friend.from a friendOut of moneywas to borrowmy only choice
- 19. Multiple ChoiceFind the correct dangling modifier below. After being shampooed, Trish was surprised by the carpet's new look.by the carpet's new lookTrishAfter being shampooedWas surprised
- 20. Multiple ChoiceChoose the correct misplaced word(s) in the sentence below. The costumer demanded that the waiter take her order rudely.demandedthat the waiter take her ordercostumernearly
- 21. Multiple ChoiceChoose the correct misplaced modifier in the sentence below. I didn't even make one mistake on the midterm test.evenon the midterm testone mistakeeven make one mistake
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat word is a misplaced word in the sentence below. Moving around the sun, Earth's speed is more than 66,000 miles per hour.moving around the sunmore than 66,000 milesmiles per hourEarth's speed
- 23. Multiple ChoiceFind the dangling modifier in the sentence below. Out of money, my only choice was to borrow from a friend.from a friendOut of moneywas to borrowmy only choice
- 24. Multiple ChoiceFind the misplaced words in the Sentence. I'm returning the shirt to the store that is too small.the shirtto the storeI'm returning the shirtthat is too small
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a modifier?A very confusing phraseA word, phrase, or clause that adds in extra information about another part of the sentenceA grammatical mistakeA misleading sentence
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat's the main problem with using modifiers incorrectly?They confuse verbsThey make no sense at allThey can completely change the meaning of a sentence and create ambiguityThey change the order of words in a sentence
- 27. Multiple ChoiceUnder what circumstances do modifiers create a problem in a sentence?When they modify the wrong thingWhen they're at the beginning of the sentence instead of at the endWhen they're at the end of the sentence instead of at the beginningWhen they're too long
- 28. Multiple Choice'Squinting' modifiers most often take the form of:AdverbsVerbsNounsAdjectives
- 29. Multiple ChoiceModifiers are always wrong; there's no correct way to use them.TrueFalse
- 30. Multiple ChoiceChoose the best way to correct this sentence:
Covered with mushrooms and cheese, Morgan bit into the pizza.Morgan was covered with mushrooms and cheese as she bit into the pizza.Morgan bit into the pizza that was covered with mushrooms and cheese.The pizza was bitten by Morgan as she was covered with mushrooms and cheese.The sentence is correct as written. - 31. Multiple ChoiceChoose the best way to correct the sentence: In spike heels and a ruffled dress, the football captain was dazzled by the homecoming queen.The football captain dazzled the homecoming queen by wearing his spike heels and ruffled dress.The football captain was dazzled by the homecoming queen in her spike heels and ruffled dress.The football captain, dazzled, in spike heels and a ruffled dress, the homecoming queen.This sentence is correct as written.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence contains a misplaced modifier?Struggling with the algebra problem, Kenneth tapped his pencil nervously on his desk.Kenneth nervously tapped his pencil struggling with the algebra problem.Kenneth tapped his pencil nervously as he struggled through the algebra problem.Tapping his pencil nervously, Kenneth struggled with the algebra problem.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is correct?My mom, with the purple bow, was given a gift by me.I gave the gift to my mom with the purple bow.The purple bow, I gave a gift to my mom.I gave the gift with the purple bow to my mom. - 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is correct?On her way to school, Marissa found a green woman's purse.On her way to school, Marissa found a woman's green purse.A green woman's purse was found by Marissa on her way to school.Marissa, on her way to school, was found by a woman's green purse.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is correct?The clerk sold the scarf with the red print to the woman.The clerk sold the scarf to the woman with the red print.With the red print, the clerk sold the scarf to the woman.The woman bought the scarf from the clerk with red print.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceCovered in wildflowers, the elephant pondered the hillside's beauty.Dangling ModifierMisplaced Modifier
- 37. Multiple ChoiceAfter reading the great new book, the movie based on it is sure to be excitingDangling ModifierMisplaced Modifier
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is written correctly?Changing the oil every 3,000 miles, the car seemed to run better.Changing the oil every 3,000 miles, Fred found he could get much better gas mileage.
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these sentences is unclear?While I was walking on the street, I saw a lost dog.I often wish I were in a better position to help those in need.Tired and hungry, the girl fed the baby.If the weather gets much colder, I will have to find my winter coat.
- 40. Multiple ChoiceHow should this sentence be rewritten to avoid an ambiguous reference?
Falling into decay, we discovered an old deserted mining town.We discovered an old deserted mining town falling into decay.We falling into decay saw an old mining town.Falling into decay, we discovered a mining town, old and deserted. - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags