Free Test Misplaced Modifiers – English...

Q1: Running to catch the bus, the backpack fell off John’s shoulder.

A. A. Running to catch the bus, the backpack fell off John’s shoulder. B. B. The backpack fell off John’s shoulder while running to catch the bus. C. C. John, running to catch the bus, had his backpack fall off his shoulder. D. D. While catching the bus, the backpack of John fell.

Q2: Covered in chocolate, the child enjoyed the cake.

A. A. Covered in chocolate, the child enjoyed the cake. B. B. The child enjoyed the cake covered in chocolate. C. C. The cake covered in chocolate was enjoyed by the child. D. D. The chocolate cake was eaten by the child joyfully.

Q3: Driving through the forest, a deer jumped in front of my car.

A. A. Driving through the forest, a deer jumped in front of my car. B. B. A deer jumped in front of my car while I was driving through the forest. C. C. A deer while I was driving through the forest jumped in front of my car. D. D. My car was jumped in front of by a deer driving through the forest.

Q4: While studying for exams, loud music distracted me.

A. A. While studying for exams, loud music distracted me. B. B. Loud music distracted me while studying for exams. C. C. Loud music, while I was studying for exams, distracted me. D. D. I was distracted by loud music while studying for exams.

Q5: Having finished the meal, the waiter brought the check.

A. A. Having finished the meal, the waiter brought the check. B. B. The waiter brought the check after I had finished the meal. C. C. The waiter brought the check, having finished the meal. D. D. After the meal was finished, the waiter brought the check.

Q6: Walking to the park, the sun was shining brightly.

A. A. Walking to the park, the sun was shining brightly. B. B. The sun was shining brightly as I walked to the park. C. C. I walked to the park under the shining sun. D. D. While the sun shone brightly, I was walking to the park.

Q7: While eating dinner, the phone rang.

A. A. While eating dinner, the phone rang. B. B. The phone rang while I was eating dinner. C. C. While I was eating dinner, the phone rang. D. D. I was eating dinner when the phone rang.

Q8: Barking loudly, the mailman was frightened by the dog.

A. A. Barking loudly, the mailman was frightened by the dog. B. B. The mailman was frightened by the dog barking loudly. C. C. The dog, barking loudly, frightened the mailman. D. D. The mailman got scared because the dog was barking loudly.

Q9: Flying over the city, the skyscrapers looked amazing.

A. A. Flying over the city, the skyscrapers looked amazing. B. B. The skyscrapers looked amazing as we flew over the city. C. C. The view of the skyscrapers flying over the city was amazing. D. D. Flying above the city, we saw amazing skyscrapers.

Q10: Singing loudly, the dishes were being washed.

A. A. Singing loudly, the dishes were being washed. B. B. The dishes were being washed while I was singing loudly. C. C. While singing loudly, I washed the dishes. D. D. I was washing dishes and singing loudly.

Q11: To improve her writing, many books were read by her.

A. A. To improve her writing, many books were read by her. B. B. She read many books to improve her writing. C. C. Many books were read for improving her writing. D. D. In order to improve her writing, books were read.

Q12: Peering into the distance, the mountain appeared huge.

A. A. Peering into the distance, the mountain appeared huge. B. B. The mountain looked huge as I peered into the distance. C. C. The mountain appeared huge when viewed from a distance. D. D. As I looked into the distance, the mountain seemed huge.

Q13: Sleeping peacefully, the alarm clock startled her.

A. A. Sleeping peacefully, the alarm clock startled her. B. B. The alarm clock startled her while she was sleeping peacefully. C. C. She was startled by the alarm clock while sleeping peacefully. D. D. While she was sleeping peacefully, the alarm clock went off.

Q14: After reading the book, the movie made more sense.

A. A. After reading the book, the movie made more sense. B. B. The movie made more sense after I read the book. C. C. The book helped the movie make more sense. D. D. After finishing the book, the movie was better.

Q15: Jumping high in the air, the basket was dunked by the player.

A. A. Jumping high in the air, the basket was dunked by the player. B. B. The player, jumping high in the air, dunked the basket. C. C. The player dunked the basket by jumping high in the air. D. D. By jumping high, the player dunked the ball.

Q16: With a smile, the gift was accepted by the child.

A. A. With a smile, the gift was accepted by the child. B. B. The child accepted the gift with a smile. C. C. The gift, with a smile, was accepted. D. D. A smiling child accepted the gift.

Q17: Driving through the night, sleep overcame me.

A. A. Driving through the night, sleep overcame me. B. B. Sleep overcame me while I was driving through the night. C. C. I was overcome by sleep during my night drive. D. D. I was driving through the night when I felt sleepy.

Q18: To win the game, practice was essential.

A. A. To win the game, practice was essential. B. B. He needed practice to win the game. C. C. Winning the game required practice. D. D. Practice was essential for winning the game.

Q19: Flying at great speeds, the pilot marveled at the fighter jet.

A. A. Flying at great speeds, the pilot marveled at the fighter jet. B. B. The pilot marveled at the fighter jet flying at great speeds. C. C. The fighter jet flew at great speeds as the pilot watched. D. D. The pilot saw the jet flying at great speeds.

Q20: While typing the report, the phone rang loudly.

A. A. While typing the report, the phone rang loudly. B. B. I was typing the report when the phone rang loudly. C. C. The phone rang loudly while I typed the report. D. D. I typed the report and the phone rang loudly.

Quiz for Misplaced Modifiers