Day 8
50 more ATI
TEAS–style practice questions on Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers.
Each question is followed immediately by the correct answer and a detailed
reason.
Question 1
Walking to the
bus stop, the rain started pouring.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: The phrase Walking to the bus stop implies a person was
walking, but the subject the rain cannot walk.
Fix: Walking to the bus stop, I felt the rain start pouring.
Question 2
The patient was
given a prescription by the doctor with a headache.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Reason: With a headache wrongly modifies the doctor
instead of the patient.
Fix: The patient with a headache was given a prescription by the doctor.
Question 3
To succeed in
clinical rotations, time management is crucial.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: To succeed in clinical rotations implies a person must
succeed, but time management cannot succeed.
Fix: To succeed in clinical rotations, you need time management.
Question 4
She nearly ate
the whole pizza by herself.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Reason: Nearly modifies ate, meaning she almost ate it but
didn’t. Intended meaning: she ate almost the whole pizza.
Fix: She ate nearly the whole pizza by herself.
Question 5
Having finished
the lab report, the computer was shut down.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: Who finished the lab report? The computer cannot finish reports.
Fix: Having finished the lab report, I shut down the computer.
Question 6
The nurse
explained the procedure to the patient in a gentle tone.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
A – Correct as is
Reason: In a gentle tone clearly modifies explained (how
the nurse spoke). The sentence is logical.
Question 7
Riding the
elevator, the floor numbers lit up.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: Riding the elevator implies a person, but the floor
numbers are the subject.
Fix: Riding the elevator, I watched the floor numbers light up.
Question 8
The student
turned in the homework with many mistakes.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
A – Correct as is
Reason: With many mistakes correctly modifies the homework.
The placement is logical.
Question 9
Only the doctor
can approve this medication for pain.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
A – Correct as is
Reason: Only correctly modifies the doctor (no one else
can approve). Clear and logical.
Question 10
After reading the
textbook, the exam was easy.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: Who read the textbook? The exam cannot read.
Fix: After reading the textbook, I found the exam easy.
Question 11
The paramedic
rushed the patient to the hospital bleeding heavily.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Reason: Bleeding heavily should modify patient, but it is
placed after hospital.
Fix: The paramedic rushed the patient, who was bleeding heavily, to the
hospital.
Question 12
To graduate on
time, all prerequisites must be completed.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: To graduate on time implies a student, but prerequisites
cannot graduate.
Fix: To graduate on time, you must complete all prerequisites.
Question 13
The chef prepared
the steak for the man rare.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Reason: Rare should modify steak, not man.
Fix: The chef prepared the rare steak for the man.
Question 14
While driving
through the fog, the road became hard to see.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: While driving through the fog implies a person, but the
road is the subject.
Fix: While driving through the fog, I found the road hard to see.
Question 15
The pharmacist
gave the medication to the patient carefully.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
A – Correct as is
Reason: Carefully correctly modifies gave (how the
pharmacist gave it). Clear placement.
Question 16
Running late for
the meeting, the report was forgotten.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: Who was running late? The report cannot run late.
Fix: Running late for the meeting, I forgot the report.
Question 17
She almost
completed all the nursing applications.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Reason: Almost modifies completed, meaning she nearly finished
but didn’t.
Fix: She completed almost all the nursing applications.
Question 18
The doctor
visited the patient with a stethoscope.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Reason: With a stethoscope could modify patient or doctor.
Fix: The doctor with a stethoscope visited the patient.
Question 19
Having been
notified of the emergency, the ambulance was dispatched.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: Who was notified? The ambulance cannot be notified.
Fix: Having been notified of the emergency, the dispatcher sent the
ambulance.
Question 20
The mechanic
fixed the car with a wrench.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
A – Correct as is
Reason: With a wrench correctly modifies fixed (tool
used). Clear and logical.
Question 21
Exhausted after
the shift, the couch felt comfortable.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: Who was exhausted? The couch cannot be exhausted.
Fix: Exhausted after the shift, I found the couch comfortable.
Question 22
The student only
answered three questions correctly.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Reason: Only should be before three.
Correct: The student answered only three questions correctly.
Question 23
Peeling the
potatoes, the knife slipped.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: Who was peeling potatoes? The knife cannot peel.
Fix: Peeling the potatoes, I felt the knife slip.
Question 24
The teacher gave
a lecture to the students about anatomy.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
A – Correct as is
Reason: About anatomy correctly modifies lecture.
Question 25
To lower blood
pressure, exercise is recommended.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: A person must perform the exercise.
Fix: To lower blood pressure, patients should exercise.
Question 26
The waiter served
the soup to the customer too hot.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Reason: Too hot should modify soup, not customer.
Fix: The waiter served the too-hot soup to the customer.
Question 27
While checking
vitals, the monitor beeped loudly.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: The monitor cannot check vitals.
Fix: While checking vitals, I heard the monitor beep loudly.
Question 28
The surgeon
almost performed every surgery that day.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Reason: Almost should modify every surgery.
Fix: The surgeon performed almost every surgery that day.
Question 29
Covered in flour,
the baker rolled the dough.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Reason: Placement suggests the dough was covered.
Fix: The baker, covered in flour, rolled the dough.
Question 30
After studying
all week, the test felt manageable.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Reason: Tests cannot study.
Fix: After studying all week, I felt the test was manageable.
Question 31
She returned the
library book with a torn page.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
A – Correct as is
Question 32
Walking into the
patient's room, the IV pump was alarming.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Question 33
The nurse only
gave the patient one pill.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Question 34
Broken and
cracked, the technician replaced the screen.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Question 35
To pass the
NCLEX, dedicated studying is necessary.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Question 36
The EMT treated
the victim with a broken arm.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Question 37
Having completed
the prerequisites, the nursing program began.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Question 38
The doctor spoke
to the patient about the risks slowly.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
A – Correct as is
Question 39
He almost drove
the entire route without stopping.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Question 40
Lying on the
couch, the TV was too loud.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Question 41
The student explained
the disease to the professor in detail.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
A – Correct as is
Question 42
After taking the
medication, drowsiness may occur.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Question 43
The receptionist
scheduled the patient with a broken tooth.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Question 44
Flown from
Colombia, the chef prepared the coffee beans.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Question 45
To reduce
anxiety, deep breathing is helpful.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Question 46
The coach
promised to reward the athletes with a trophy.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Question 47
While presenting
the case, the PowerPoint froze.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Question 48
The mechanic
repaired the engine with a loud noise.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
B – Misplaced modifier
Question 49
Having fasted for
12 hours, the blood draw was easy.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
C – Dangling modifier
Question 50
Only the charge
nurse can authorize overtime.
A) Correct as is
B) Misplaced modifier
C) Dangling modifier
D) No error
Answer:
A – Correct as is
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