Misplaced Modifiers
I pointed to the fish tank and showed my friends the baby angelfish, swelling with pride.
Swelling with pride, I pointed to the fish tank and showed my friends the baby angelfish.
To be a good opera singer, clear enunciation is extremely important.
Not correct - To be a good opera singer, a performer needs clear enunciation.
A. While I was waiting at the bus stop, my older brother drove by in his new car.
B. Waiting at the bus stop, my older brother drove by in his new car.
A. While I was waiting at the bus stop, my older brother drove by in his new car.
In which sport do teams compete for the Stanley Cup?
Ice Hockey
What company is known for its self-driving cars and electric vehicles?
Tesla
Ralph Ellison said during an interview Richard Wright inspired him to become a writer.
During an interview, Ralph Ellison said Richard Wright inspired him to become a writer.
While the driver reached into his pocket for change, his car rolled into the side of the tollbooth.
Correct - While the driver reached into his pocket for change, his car rolled into the side of the tollbooth.
A. When performing onstage, do not place the microphone too near the speaker cones.
B. When performing onstage, the microphone should not be placed too near the speaker cones.
A. When performing onstage, do not place the microphone too near the speaker cones.
In what game can you customize your character and build structures while trying to survive in a cartoonish open-world?
Fortnite
Which movie features a character named Lightning McQueen?
Cars
To get some exercise during our vacation last summer, we almost played tennis every day.
To get some exercise during our vacation last summer, we played tennis almost every day.
Before moving to Sacramento, Pittsburgh had been their home for ten years.
Not Correct - Before moving to Sacramento, they had lived in Pittsburgh for ten years.
A. Before being admitted to the university, numerous forms must be completed and returned.
B. Before being admitted to the university, an applicant must complete and return numerous forms.
B. Before being admitted to the university, an applicant must complete and return numerous forms.
Which artist is known for the song “Blinding Lights”?
The Weeknd
What year did the United States enter World War I?
1917
A few years ago, a resident of our town bequeathed her entire estate to the animal shelter, which was valued at two million dollars.
A few years ago, a resident of our town bequeathed her entire estate, which was valued at two million dollars, to the animal shelter.
When discussing colonial American writers, the contributions of the African American poet Phillis Wheatley should not be forgotten.
Not correct - A person discussing colonial American Writers should not forget the African American poet Phillis Wheatley.
A. At summer camp did you see a video about polar bears?
B. Did you see a video about polar bears at summer camp?
A. At summer camp did you see a video about polar bears?
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mr. Martinez promised in the morning he would tell an American Indian trickster tale.
Mr. Martinez promised he would tell an American Indian Trickster tale in the morning.
To help colonial soldiers during the Revolutionary War, Haym Solomon raised money to buy food and clothing.
Correct - To help colonial soldiers during the Revolutionary War, Haym Solomon raised money to buy food and clothing.
A. Surprised, the announcement of the award left Heidi speechless.
B. The announcement of the award left Heidi speechless and surprised.
B. The announcement of the award left Heidi speechless and surprised.
What is the name of the main character in Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Gregg Heffley
What is the name of a baby Kangaroo?
Joey