Instructions: Identify the dangling, misplaced, and limiting modifier errors in the following sentences. If there is no error, choose the "no error" option. After you identify the error, fix it by writing a grammatically correct sentence that eliminates the modifier error. Please note that there is more than one way to fix most sentences.

Question 1:

Ebola is a disease that will continue to create fear in society until it is eradicated.
a) misplaced modifier
b) dangling modifier
c) limiting modifier
d) no error

Question 2:

When reaching the top of the hill, the destruction caused by the forest fire was visible.
a) misplaced modifier
b) limiting modifier
c) no error
d) dangling modifier

Question 3:

Although visually impaired, Robert only used his glasses to read the book printed in small type.
a) dangling modifier
b) limiting modifier
c) misplaced modifier
d) no error

Question 4:

After eating dinner, a program on cathedrals was watched.
a) limiting modifier
b) no error
c) dangling modifier
d) misplaced modifier

Question 5:

Remembering the men’s voices, they were kind and appreciative, the girl thought.
a) no error
b) dangling modifier
c) limiting modifier
d) misplaced modifier

Question 6:

The news reporter talked about gang violence on his show today.
a) misplaced modifier
b) limiting modifier
c) no error
d) dangling modifier

Question 7:

Every form of bacteria has been almost rendered harmless by the body’s immune system.
a) no error
b) misplaced modifier
c) dangling modifier
d) limiting modifier

Question 8:

Before attempting to diagnose mental illness, psychologists must be aware of the common disorders and their symptoms.
a) limiting modifier
b) dangling modifier
c) no error
d) misplaced modifier

Question 9:

It is important for students writing essays to use sentence variety.
a) misplaced modifier
b) limiting modifier
c) dangling modifier
d) no error

Question 10:

Academic writers attempt to communicate specific forms of scholarly knowledge always valued within academic communities.
a) no error
b) misplaced modifier
c) limiting modifier
d) dangling modifier

Higher Education

Writing in the Academic Disciplines: Dangling Modifier, Misplaced Modifier, and Limiting Modifier Errors