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EXERCISE 12–2 Awkward and misplaced modifiers

EXERCISE 12–2Awkward and misplaced modifiers

In each pair, click on the sentence in which all modifiers clearly refer to the word(s) they modify. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

Example

1 of 5

The flood nearly displaced half of the city’s residents, who packed into several overcrowded shelters.

The flood displaced nearly half of the city’s residents, who packed into several overcrowded shelters.

EXERCISE 12–2 Awkward and misplaced modifiers - 1 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence in which all modifiers clearly refer to the word(s) they modify. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

2 of 5

Most lions hunt at night for medium-size prey, such as zebra.

Most lions at night hunt for medium-size prey, such as zebra.

EXERCISE 12–2 Awkward and misplaced modifiers - 2 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence in which all modifiers clearly refer to the word(s) they modify. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

3 of 5

Several recent studies have encouraged heart patients to watch their cholesterol levels more carefully.

Several recent studies have encouraged heart patients to more carefully watch their cholesterol levels.

EXERCISE 12–2 Awkward and misplaced modifiers - 3 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence in which all modifiers clearly refer to the word(s) they modify. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

4 of 5

The garden’s centerpiece is a huge sculpture that was carved by three women called Walking in Place.

The garden’s centerpiece is a huge sculpture called Walking in Place that was carved by three women.

EXERCISE 12–2 Awkward and misplaced modifiers - 4 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence in which all modifiers clearly refer to the word(s) they modify. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

5 of 5

The old Marlboro ads depicted a man on horseback smoking a cigarette.

The old Marlboro ads depicted a man on a horse smoking a cigarette.

EXERCISE 12–2 Awkward and misplaced modifiers - 5 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence in which all modifiers clearly refer to the word(s) they modify. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.