Grammar Worksheet on Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

Reinforce the standard conventions of academic writing and perform a quick check of students’ knowledge with this grammar worksheet on misplaced and dangling modifiers. With this multiple choice resource, teachers will be able to expedite the grading process. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this activity, students will demonstrate an ability to:

• Identify and avoid misplaced adjectives
• Identify and avoid misplaced adverbs
• Identify and avoid misplaced phrases
• Identify and avoid misplaced clauses
• Identify and avoid dangling gerund phrases
• Identify and avoid dangling participle phrases
• Identify and avoid dangling infinitive phrases
• Identify and avoid dangling elliptical phrases
• Make corrections to poorly phrased sentences to resolve issues of clarity and logic