Form 11: Dangling Elliptical Clauses (When/While + Participle)
Learn to identify and correct dangling elliptical clauses featuring when or while combined with a participle.
Questions
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MultiChoice
Which sentence clarifies who was young (I, not grandfather)?
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Select the sentence that avoids suggesting the deer was driving.
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Choose the clear sentence that expands the clause properly.
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Which sentence keeps Sarah as the subject swimming?
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Identify the sentence where chef Mario is the subject.
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Select the sentence with Ethan as the subject.
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Which sentence fixes the dangling elliptical phrase 'When a child'?
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Choose the option that avoids dangling 'While waiting'.
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Which sentence places 'riders' right after the clause?
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Select the sentence where Mom is the explicit subject.
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Which active sentence fixes the dangling clause?
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Identify the clear sentence that names Leo right after the comma.