Identify the problem in the following sentence

  Question 4a of 10 ( 2 Ambiguous Modifiers 182672 )
  Maximum Attempts: 1
  Question Type: Multiple Choice
  Maximum Score: 1
  Question: Identify the problem in the following sentence:
The dog was returned to its owner with the missing collar.
 
  Choice Feedback
A. Split infinitive
B. Double negative
C. Awkward modifier
*D. Ambiguous modifier
 
Global Incorrect Feedback
The correct answer is: Ambiguous modifier.

  Question 4b of 10 ( 2 Ambiguous Modifiers 295372 )
  Maximum Attempts: 1
  Question Type: Multiple Choice
  Maximum Score: 1
  Question: Identify the problem in the following sentence:
Sharon borrowed a book about gardening from her mother by using no pesticides.
 
  Choice Feedback
A. Double negative
*B. Ambiguous modifier
C. Split infinitive
D. Awkward modifier
 
Global Incorrect Feedback
The correct answer is: Ambiguous modifier.

  Question 4c of 10 ( 2 Ambiguous Modifiers 295382 )
  Maximum Attempts: 1
  Question Type: Multiple Choice
  Maximum Score: 1
  Question: Identify the problem in the following sentence:
The dog was brought out to the owner with her leg bandaged.
 
  Choice Feedback
*A. Ambiguous modifier
B. Double negative
C. Awkward modifier
D. Split infinitive
 
Global Incorrect Feedback
The correct answer is: Ambiguous modifier.

  Question 6a of 10 ( 2 Dangling Modifier 182674 )
  Maximum Attempts: 1
  Question Type: Multiple Choice
  Maximum Score: 1
  Question: Identify the problem in the following sentence:
Swimming in frantic circles, the cat was attracted to the fish.
 
  Choice Feedback
A. Misplaced modifier
B. Awkward modifier
C. Split infinitive
*D. Dangling participle
 
Global Incorrect Feedback
The correct answer is: Dangling participle.

  Question 6b of 10 ( 2 Dangling Modifier 295374 )
  Maximum Attempts: 1
  Question Type: Multiple Choice
  Maximum Score: 1
  Question: Identify the problem in the following sentence:
Flapping its wings wildly, the dog was fascinated by the bat stuck in the fireplace.
 
  Choice Feedback
A. Misplaced modifier
B. Awkward modifier
*C. Dangling participle
D. Split infinitive
 
Global Incorrect Feedback
The correct answer is: Dangling participle.

  Question 6c of 10 ( 2 Dangling Modifier 295384 )
  Maximum Attempts: 1
  Question Type: Multiple Choice
  Maximum Score: 1
  Question: Identify the problem in the following sentence:
Blowing the whistle loudly, the driver on the road nearby was surprised by the train.
 
  Choice Feedback
*A. Dangling participle
B. Misplaced modifier
C. Split infinitive
D. Awkward modifier
 
Global Incorrect Feedback
The correct answer is: Dangling participle.

  Question 7a of 10 ( 2 Dangling Modifier 182675 )
  Maximum Attempts: 1
  Question Type: Multiple Choice
  Maximum Score: 1
  Question: Identify the problem in the following sentence:
After returning from vacation, the homework really piled up.
 
  Choice Feedback
A. Misplaced modifier
B. Compound modifier
*C. Dangling modifier
D. Split infinitive
 
Global Incorrect Feedback
The correct answer is: Dangling modifier.

  Question 7b of 10 ( 2 Dangling Modifier 295375 )
  Maximum Attempts: 1
  Question Type: Multiple Choice
  Maximum Score: 1
  Question: Identify the problem in the following sentence:
After starting back to school, the marriage really suffered.
 
  Choice Feedback
A. Misplaced modifier
*B. Dangling modifier
C. Compound modifier
D. Split infinitive
 
Global Incorrect Feedback
The correct answer is: Dangling modifier.

  Question 7c of 10 ( 2 Dangling Modifier 295385 )
  Maximum Attempts: 1
  Question Type: Multiple Choice
  Maximum Score: 1
  Question: Identify the problem in the following sentence:
Upon leaving for outer space, the spirit of adventure increased.
 
  Choice Feedback
*A. Dangling modifier
B. Misplaced modifier
C. Split infinitive
D. Compound modifier
 
Global Incorrect Feedback
The correct answer is: Dangling modifier.

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