Modifiers Grammar Quiz
Test your knowledge of modifiers in English grammar. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability.
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Which sentence uses the modifier correctly?
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She almost drove her kids to school every day.
She drove her kids almost to school every day.
Almost she drove her kids to school every day.
Identify the misplaced modifier in the sentence: 'Running quickly, the finish line seemed to move closer.'
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Running quickly
the finish line
seemed to move closer
Choose the sentence with a dangling modifier.
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After eating dinner, the movie started.
After eating dinner, we watched a movie.
We watched a movie after eating dinner.
Introductory modifier
, the students finished the test quickly.
Select all the sentences that contain a misplaced modifier.
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She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
She served the children sandwiches on paper plates.
On paper plates, she served sandwiches to the children.
Rewrite the following sentence to correct the misplaced modifier: 'He nearly drove the car for six hours a day.'
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Choose the correct placement for the modifier in the sentence: 'Only'.
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Only John said he was tired.
John only said he was tired.
John said only he was tired.
Rate your confidence in using modifiers correctly.
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Briefly explain what a dangling modifier is.
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