Commas
Misplaced or Dangling Modifiers
Ngati Kangaru
Saigon Pull
A Private Experience
100

Tim got an A on his test therefore he gets a longer recess.

Tim got an A on his test; therefore, he gets a longer recess.

100

After reading the book, the movie made more sense.

After reading the book, I thought the movie made more sense.

100

Who is the author of Ngati Kangaru?

Patricia Grace

100

What is the name of the main character's daughter?

Lai

100

What two souvenirs does Chika take with her?

A rock and a scarf

200

Yesterday I ate burgers sushi macaroni and cheese and steak.

Yesterday, I ate burgers, sushi, macaroni and cheese, and steak.

200

He threw the ball to the girl made of blue plastic.

He threw the ball made of blue plastic to the girl.
200

What country was this story set in?

New Zealand

200

What is the name of the neighbor who stops by?

Mr. Truong

200

How many kids does the woman have?

5

300

Our new car is a fast fuel-efficient vehicle.

Our new car is a fast, fuel-efficient vehicle.

300

I ate the shrimp wearing a sweatshirt.

I was wearing a sweatshirt when I ate the shrimp.
300

Who signed the contract that gave them the right to the land?

Local homeless people

300

What is the daughter's job?

Prostitute

300

Why does Chika need the other woman's scarf?

because her leg is bleeding.
400

Mr. Lampe beatboxed in class a capella and at home.

Mr. Lampe beatboxed in class, a capella, and at home.

400

She was the first woman to attend in 1954.

In 1954, she was the first woman to attend.

400

How many children do Billy and Makere have?

4

400

Why does the grandfather rub egg yolk into Tuans hair?

because it's good for his nose.

400

who does Chika loose in the riot?

her sister Nnedi

500

After I went to school I ate a lot of food.

After I went to school, I ate a lot of food.

500

while hunting in Texas, I shot a coyote in my pajamas.

While hunting in Texas in my pajamas, I shot a coyote.

500

WHat do Billy and Hiko go to buy in exchange for "those who sign the parchments"?

beer, trinkets, etc

500

What country is this story located in?

Vietnam

500

Who was the other person hiding in the the abandoned shop with Chika?

A Hausa Muslim woman

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