Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Worksheet
A Grade 11 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers in sentences.
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the exercises on misplaced and dangling modifiers.
Section 1: Identifying Misplaced Modifiers
Instructions: Underline the misplaced modifier in each sentence below.
1. The student wore a helmet on his head that was too large.
2. I bought a used car from a dealer with a faulty engine.
3. She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
4. He saw a dog running through the park with only one eye.
5. We watched the birds flying over the lake with binoculars.
Section 2: Correcting Misplaced Modifiers
Instructions: Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier.
1. The principal announced that students would be dismissed early on the loudspeaker.
2. I saw a man walking down the street with a cane and a limp.
3. The antique vase was sold to a collector with a cracked base.
Section 3: Identifying Dangling Modifiers
Instructions: Identify the dangling modifier in each sentence below.
1. Walking through the forest, the trees towered above me.
2. After finishing the report, the computer was turned off.
3. To get good grades, studying is essential.
4. Having read the book, the movie was a disappointment.
5. While eating dinner, the doorbell rang.
Section 4: Correcting Dangling Modifiers
Instructions: Rewrite each sentence to correct the dangling modifier.
1. Hoping for the best, the test results were eagerly awaited.
2. To truly understand the poem, it must be read aloud.
3. Having been well-trained, the new employees quickly adapted to their roles.
Section 5: Multiple Choice
Instructions: Choose the sentence that correctly uses or places the modifier.
1. Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?
I only have five dollars.
I have only five dollars.
Only I have five dollars.
I have five dollars only.
2. Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?
To earn a good grade, the assignment was completed.
To earn a good grade, students completed the assignment.
The assignment was completed to earn a good grade.
A good grade was earned by completing the assignment.
Section 6: Writing Practice
Instructions: Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing a recent event or experience. Then, review your paragraph and identify any misplaced or dangling modifiers. Rewrite the sentences containing these errors to correct them.