The following sentence has a dangling modifier.Having been taught to cook by her grandmother, most recipes were found easy to follow.Which revision corrects the error in the sentence?
Which underlined phrases give specific details about place? Select two options.
Read the paragraph.Neighbors are already looking forward to the grand opening of the Englewood Aquatic Center and the recreation that the center’s Olympic-sized pool will provide. With proof of address, residents will be able to sign up for discounted swimming lessons and attend weekly open swim sessions for free. The new swimming facility will take two years to build. It will be state of the art.
Read the paragraph.Attending career day this spring will be helpful to all seniors, regardless of their future plans. By talking to potential future employers, students can learn about careers they have never heard of before. They can also learn which college degrees may be the most useful to them later in life.
The following sentence has a dangling modifier.After reading the book it was based on, several key plot elements were missing from the movie.Which revision best corrects the error in this sentence?
Read the sentence.After the thunderstorm, the sky was bright, and the open barrels were brimming with rainwater.What type of phrase is the underlined phrase?
Which underlined phrases are infinitive phrases? Select two options.
Read the sentence.The teacher offered to lend me the book as often as needed.Which word does the underlined phrase modify?
Read the sentence.Writers use verbal phrases containing gerunds, infinitives, and participles to add variety and interest to their writing.What type of phrase is the underlined phrase in the sentence?
Read the sentence.The hair-care product is now available in all of our stores.Which word does the underlined phrase modify?
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