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Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

A. The contented puppy sat by the sleeping young child

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

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

D. Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law

Answer Explanation:

The modifier "that needed paint" is intended to describe the truck, but it seems to modify "the garage" instead, making it a dangling modifier.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following prefixes implies duplication when attached to a root word?

    A. In-

    B. dis-

    C. re-

    D. un-

    Answer Explanation

    The prefix that implies duplication when attached to a root word is "re-." For example, "redo" means to do again, indicating duplication of the action.

  • Q #2: In which of the following situations is it most appropriate to use informal language?

    A. An email to a professor about an assignment

    B. A text message to a friend from class

    C. A job application for a teaching position

    D. A peer new in an academic journal

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #3: Based on an analysis of word structure, which of the following is the meaning of the word "bibliophile"?

    A. Novel publisher

    B. Resource list

    C. Book lover

    D. Reference text

    Answer Explanation

    The word "biblio" refers to books, and "phile" means someone who has a fondness or love for something. Therefore, a "bibliophile" is someone who loves books.