The learner will identify misplaced modifiers.
Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Correct Answer
After calibrating the scale, the assembly belt activated and John restarted the line.
Modifiers are words that give more information about another word or clause in a sentence. To avoid confusing a reader, modifiers should always appear as close as possible to the word or words they are modifying.
In this example, the modifier is “After calibrating the scale.” It gives more information about what John did. However, because it appears closest to “the assembly belt,” the reader may think that the assembly belt calibrated the scale instead of John.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Your Answer
Correct Answer
After calibrating the scale, the assembly belt activated and John restarted the line.
Modifiers are words that give more information about another word or clause in a sentence. To avoid confusing a reader, modifiers should always appear as close as possible to the word or words they are modifying.
In this example, the modifier is “After calibrating the scale.” It gives more information about what John did. However, because it appears closest to “the assembly belt,” the reader may think that the assembly belt calibrated the scale instead of John.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Question 1 of 10
Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Correct Answer
Machinists who ignore safety warnings run the risk of severe injury always.
The modifier is “always.” It gives more information about how frequently the machinists ignore the warnings. However, because it appears closest to “severe injury,” the reader may think that the injuries always happen rather than the ignoring.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
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Correct Answer
Machinists who ignore safety warnings run the risk of severe injury always.
The modifier is “always.” It gives more information about how frequently the machinists ignore the warnings. However, because it appears closest to “severe injury,” the reader may think that the injuries always happen rather than the ignoring.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
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On Fridays, Mr. Mitchell brings donuts for the team with sprinkles.
The modifier is “with sprinkles.” It gives more information about the kind of donuts Mr. Mitchell brings. However, because it appears closest to “the team,” the reader may think the team has sprinkles rather than the donuts.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Your Answer
Correct Answer
On Fridays, Mr. Mitchell brings donuts for the team with sprinkles.
The modifier is “with sprinkles.” It gives more information about the kind of donuts Mr. Mitchell brings. However, because it appears closest to “the team,” the reader may think the team has sprinkles rather than the donuts.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Question 1 of 10
Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Correct Answer
Working quickly, the drill fastened all of the loose bolts and Tyree fixed the malfunction.
To avoid confusing a reader, modifiers should always appear as close as possible to the word or words they are modifying.
In this example, the modifier is “Working quickly.” It gives more information about Tyree’s speed. However, because it appears closest to “the drill,” the reader may think the drill is working quickly rather than Tyree.
Question 1 of 10
Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Your Answer
Correct Answer
Working quickly, the drill fastened all of the loose bolts and Tyree fixed the malfunction.
To avoid confusing a reader, modifiers should always appear as close as possible to the word or words they are modifying.
In this example, the modifier is “Working quickly.” It gives more information about Tyree’s speed. However, because it appears closest to “the drill,” the reader may think the drill is working quickly rather than Tyree.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Correct Answer
The engineer said he would fix the control after he broke it.
The modifier is “after he broke it.” It gives more information about the timing of what the engineer did. However, bcause of the placement of the modifier, a reader may think the engineer is planning to break the control and then fix it.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Your Answer
Correct Answer
The engineer said he would fix the control after he broke it.
The modifier is “after he broke it.” It gives more information about the timing of what the engineer did. However, bcause of the placement of the modifier, a reader may think the engineer is planning to break the control and then fix it.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Question 1 of 10
Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Correct Answer
Dessa reviewed the operations manuals for the electricians with safety warnings.
To avoid confusing a reader, modifiers should always appear as close as possible to the word or words they are modifying.
In this example, the modifier is “with safety warnings.” It gives more information about the operations manuals. However, because it appears closest to “the electricians,” the reader may think the electricians have safety warnings rather than the manuals.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Your Answer
Correct Answer
Dessa reviewed the operations manuals for the electricians with safety warnings.
To avoid confusing a reader, modifiers should always appear as close as possible to the word or words they are modifying.
In this example, the modifier is “with safety warnings.” It gives more information about the operations manuals. However, because it appears closest to “the electricians,” the reader may think the electricians have safety warnings rather than the manuals.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Correct Answer
The technicians were told that the breakroom would be remodeled by the company president.
The modifier is “by the company president.” It explains who spoke to the technicians, so it should appear as close to the verb “told” as possible. Because it appears closest to “would be remodeled,” the reader may think that the company president will do the remodeling.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Your Answer
Correct Answer
The technicians were told that the breakroom would be remodeled by the company president.
The modifier is “by the company president.” It explains who spoke to the technicians, so it should appear as close to the verb “told” as possible. Because it appears closest to “would be remodeled,” the reader may think that the company president will do the remodeling.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Question 1 of 10
Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Correct Answer
The tools will be returned to the manufacturer in the cabinet.
The modifier is “in the cabinet.” It identifies which tools will be returned. However, because it appears closest to “the manufacturer,” a reader may think the manufacturer is in the cabinet.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Your Answer
Correct Answer
The tools will be returned to the manufacturer in the cabinet.
The modifier is “in the cabinet.” It identifies which tools will be returned. However, because it appears closest to “the manufacturer,” a reader may think the manufacturer is in the cabinet.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Correct Answer
The work team returned to the jobsite laughing quietly to install the new engine.
The modifier is “laughing quietly.” It gives more information about the work team. However, because it appears closest to “the jobsite,” the reader may think that the jobsite is laughing quietly instead of the team.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Your Answer
Correct Answer
The work team returned to the jobsite laughing quietly to install the new engine.
The modifier is “laughing quietly.” It gives more information about the work team. However, because it appears closest to “the jobsite,” the reader may think that the jobsite is laughing quietly instead of the team.
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Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Question 1 of 10
Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
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Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Correct Answer
The construction crew prepared to pour the foundation returning to the jobsite.
The modifier is “returning to the jobsite.” It gives more information about what the construction crew was doing. However, because it appears closest to “the foundation,” the reader may think the foundation is returning to the jobsite instead of the crew.
Question 1 of 10
Communication: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers 2
Incorrect
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Your Answer
Correct Answer
The construction crew prepared to pour the foundation returning to the jobsite.
The modifier is “returning to the jobsite.” It gives more information about what the construction crew was doing. However, because it appears closest to “the foundation,” the reader may think the foundation is returning to the jobsite instead of the crew.
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