Question

4. The following sentence contains an incorrect modifier. Identify whether it is a dangling modifier or a misplaced modifier.

We saw three fires flying over the forest.
misplaced
dangling
Identify the underlined portions in the following sentences as either independent or subordinate clauses.
5. Many people use bamboo screens that roll up and down.
subordinate
independent
6. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant that we know.
subordinate
independent

Answer 1

4- We saw three fires flying over the forest. The first sentence is misplaced modifier.

5- Many people use bamboo screens that roll up and down. This is a Subordinate clause ("that" is the subordinator).

6- Bamboo is the fastest growing plant that we know. Subordinate clause "(that" is the subordinator).

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Answer 2

The correct answers are:

4. We saw three fires flying over the forest.
misplaced
5. Many people use bamboo screens that roll up and down.
subordinate
6. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant that we know.
subordinate

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