Identifying Modifier Placement Errors

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SAT Writing › Identifying Modifier Placement Errors

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

Ryan was elated to find the diamond men's chain on the street, but decided it would be more prudent to find out whom it belonged to than to keep it himself. No error

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

When I passed the shop window, I saw a silver woman’s locket that would be perfect for my aunt’s birthday. No error

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

Ryan was elated to find the diamond men's chain on the street, but decided it would be more prudent to find out whom it belonged to than to keep it himself. No error

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

When I passed the shop window, I saw a silver woman’s locket that would be perfect for my aunt’s birthday. No error

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

Running late to class, Tom's backpack fell off as he sprinted down the hall. No error

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

Hansel and Gretel were lured into going into the candy witch's house, which was made of gingerbread and various kinds of sweets; because of their hunger, they were not aware of the trap the witch had set until it was nearly too late. No error

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

The state is rightfully very hesitant to give teenagers drivers' licenses who have not had training, as there is a higher chance of those teenagers getting into accidents. No error

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

The state is rightfully very hesitant to give teenagers drivers' licenses who have not had training, as there is a higher chance of those teenagers getting into accidents. No error

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

Running late to class, Tom's backpack fell off as he sprinted down the hall. No error

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

Hansel and Gretel were lured into going into the candy witch's house, which was made of gingerbread and various kinds of sweets; because of their hunger, they were not aware of the trap the witch had set until it was nearly too late. No error

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