Some of the sentences below contain faulty modifiers. Identify whether each sentence is correct
or includes a misplaced or dangling modifier. Then revise the incorrect sentences to eliminate
faulty modifiers.
To spell better, certain rules must be understood and practiced. (correct, faulty modifier)
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 2The British monarchy in the 15th century was a ____________ system of government.
a) fleeting
b) hierarchical
c) pragmatic
d) fervent
Ques. 3Some of the sentences below contain faulty modifiers. Identify whether each sentence is correct
or includes a misplaced or dangling modifier. Then revise the incorrect sentences to eliminate
faulty modifiers.
I showed my essay to the tutor that I had just finished typing. (correct, faulty modifier)
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 4A box of chocolates and a card were on Jane's door step. Jane had a hard time resisting
such ____________ from George, even though she didn't think he was the man for her.
a) overtures
b) repertoires
c) panacea
d) remedies
Ques. 5Some of the sentences below contain faulty modifiers. Identify whether each sentence is correct
or includes a misplaced or dangling modifier. Then revise the incorrect sentences to eliminate
faulty modifiers.
At the start of class, we began to write our in-class essays. (correct, faulty modifier)
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 6Instead of getting encouragement that he was doing the right thing by starting a new diet,
Fred only got ____________ from his friends, who thought he was wasting his time and
money.
a) estrangement
b) panacea
c) retention
d) skepticism
Ques. 7Some of the sentences below contain faulty modifiers. Identify whether each sentence is correct
or includes a misplaced or dangling modifier. Then revise the incorrect sentences to eliminate
faulty modifiers.
There is a note for the doctor on the refrigerator. (correct, faulty modifier)
What will be an ideal response?
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