Identifying Modifier Placement Errors

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PSAT Writing › Identifying Modifier Placement Errors

Questions
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1

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

Barking furiously, the squirrel tauntedthe dog at the base of the tree. No error.

2

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

Barking furiously, the squirrel tauntedthe dog at the base of the tree. No error.

3

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

Observing from the summit, the valley that stood below Mike's tour group seemed unfathomably extensive and arid. No error

4

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

Observing from the summit, the valley that stood below Mike's tour group seemed unfathomably extensive and arid. No error

5

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

The local coffeeshop’s sudden surge in popularity was largely attributed to them redecorating shark-themed. No error

6

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

The local coffeeshop’s sudden surge in popularity was largely attributed to them redecorating shark-themed. No error

7

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

With ears like a rabbit's and a tongue like a frog's, Andrew knew that he had selected the perfect puppy. No error

8

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

With ears like a rabbit's and a tongue like a frog's, Andrew knew that he had selected the perfect puppy. No error

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