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Which one of the following sentences contain a dangling modifier?  

A. My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint

B. The connected puppy sat by the sleeping young child

C. Adequate lighting is important for anyone who is studying or reading

D. Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law

Answer Explanation:

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is an adequate exercise for most healthy adults. Two of the most beneficial aspects are increased metabolism and joint flexibility. Equally important, however, are the mental benefits. A daily walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the work day. A change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood. Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph?  

    A. If you want to get in shape, the first step is to get moving.

    B. Exercise does not have to be difficult; consider walking.

    C. There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk

    D. One of the easiest ways to lose inches is to take a walk on a daily basis

    Answer Explanation

    It clearly explains the paragraph as there are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.

  • Q #2: Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as “the study of humans”?

    A. Anthropomorphism

    B. Philanthropy

    C. Anthropology

    D. Biology

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #3: Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

    A. The handle was lose and could of fallen off at any moment..

    B. The handle was loose and could of fallen off at any moment.

    C. The handle was lose and could have fallen off at any moment.

    D. The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.

    Answer Explanation

    Choice A: "lose" is incorrect; it should be "loose," which means not firmly or tightly fixed in place. Additionally, "could of" is incorrect; it should be "could have."

    Choice B: "could of" is incorrect; it should be "could have."

    Choice C: "lose" is incorrect; it should be "loose," and "could of" is incorrect; it should be "could have."

    Choice D: This sentence is grammatically correct. "loose" is the correct spelling, and "could have" is the proper form when expressing possibility.

  • Q #4: Which of the following is the meaning of the word “indiscriminate”?

    A. Selective

    B. Miscellaneous

    C. Distinct

    D. Noisy

    Answer Explanation

    The word "indiscriminate" means lacking in selectivity or without careful distinction.

    It suggests a lack of discrimination or consideration of specific factors, often implying randomness or without making distinctions or exceptions. Choice B, "Miscellaneous," aligns with this meaning as it refers to a collection or mixture of diverse or unrelated things.

  • Q #5: Many _____ books are popular among adults these days. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

    A. Children’s

    B. Childrens’s

    C. Childrens

    D. Childrens'

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #6: In which of the following situation is a citation needed?  

    A. A student quotes song lyrics to support his point

    B. A speaker recites an original poem

    C. A professor teaches a concept from a book she wrote

    D. A writer states a well-known and accepted fact

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #7: Which of the following sentences incorrectly follows the rules of capitalization?

    A. The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.

    B. I plan to enroll in College next year

    C. Even though he moved to New York, he was born in a Western town.

    D. The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise

    Answer Explanation

    Choice B is wrong, as explained below.
    "I plan to enroll in College next year" incorrectly capitalizes the word "College." The general rule for capitalization is that common nouns, such as "college," should not be capitalized unless they are part of a proper noun or a specific institution's name.

    Corrected, the sentence would be: "I plan to enroll in college next year." Kindly note that the question asks for  the incorrectly capitalized sentence.

    The other choices are correct as below:

    Choice A: The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.

    • This sentence correctly capitalizes "Geography" because it is the name of a specific subject or course. "Rocky Mountains" is also capitalized because it refers to a proper noun (a specific mountain range).

    Choice C: Even though he moved to New York, he was born in a Western town.

    • "New York" is correctly capitalized as it is the name of a specific state. "Western" is capitalized because it is part of the proper noun "Western town" which refers to a specific town in the Western region.

    Choice D: The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise.

    • "A1 Plumbing Board of Directors" is a specific organization's name, so all parts of it are capitalized appropriately.

  • Q #8: The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and heat in the summer. Which of the following parts of speech describes the word “incredibly” as used in the sentence above?

    A. Pronoun

    B. Preposition

    C. Adverb

    D. Adjective

    Answer Explanation

    Adverb because it explains more about how the verb was done.

  • Q #9: Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair?

    A. On Friday evening, join us for the parade through downtown, ending at the fairgrounds

    B. The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky

    C. There were more than 25 entries in the livestock competition

    D. I think the county fair should encourage more people to enter its baking and gardening

    Answer Explanation

    It describes a virtual image of the Ferris wheel, which is a common feature of county fairs.

  • Q #10: Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?  

    A. Giving the chicks medicated or non-medicated food is a controversial choice that you should make after speaking to your supplier of feed store personnel

    B. Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized

    C. Set the hatching area temperature to 950F, reducing it by 50 each week after the chicks arrive.

    D. Make sure the chicks have plenty of clean water in shallow containers, giving them sugar water on their first day for a boost of energy

    Answer Explanation

    The sentence is talking about eggs while the question is asking about taking take of newly hatched chickens.