Some of the sentences below contain faulty modifiers. Identify whether each sentence is correct
or includes a misplaced or dangling modifier. Then revise the incorrect sentences to eliminate
faulty modifiers.
At the age of five, my uncle gave me my first violin. (correct, faulty modifier)
What will be an ideal response?
dangling modifier
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Match the words in the right-hand column with the definitions in the left-hand column.
1. conosciuto ____ 2. uno strumento che spesso si suona in chiesa ed è quasi come un pianoforte ____ 3. un gruppo musicale ____ 4. bisogna avere questa cosa per vedere uno spettacolo esclusivo ____ 5. uno strumento per la musica rock ____ 6. una persona si sente così quando non è contenta ____ 7. una persona senza lavoro ____ 8. uno strumento per la musica classica ____ 9. uno strumento per la musica folcloristica ____ 10. bravissimo/a ____ a. una prenotazione b. una batteria c. infelice d. disoccupata e. un complesso f. un violoncello g. un organo h. famoso i. eccezionale j. una fisarmonica
Wir haben in einem _______________ Doppelzimmer übernachtet.
a. _____ gemütlichen b. _____ gemütliches c. _____ gemütliche
For each item, read the general sentence and then choose the letter of the three specific sentences
that explain or support that statement. General Sentence: Before you begin to paint a room, you have to make sure the room is prepared for painting. Specific Sentences: (1) Have a good meal and get plenty of rest before you begin painting. (2) Take off the covers from all heating–air conditioning ducts to protect them from splattering paint. (3) Turn off the electricity to the room. (4) If you're new at painting, start with a small, out-of-the-way room. (5) Make sure the colors you select for the room will work well with the rest of your home. (6) Remove all nails, screws, and picture hangers from surfaces to be painted. (7) Wear gloves and old clothes you won't mind getting full of paint. a. 3, 5, 7 b. 1, 2, 6 c. 2, 4, 5 d. 2, 3, 6
I feel Indian not because of the time I've spent in India or because of my genetic composition but rather because of my parents’ steadfast presence in my life.
a) imaginary b) unresolved c) exciting d) loyal