The sentences below either contain a misplaced modifier or the sentence is correct. If the sentence is correct, write a C on your answer sheet. If the sentence contains a misplaced modifier, write a M on your answer sheet.

Question

1. He almost decided to eat half the pizza for supper.
2. My boyfriend made it clear why we were breaking up on Monday.
3. The paint job that they did yesterday is not dry.
4. Bo saw a deer running over a hill on his way to work.
5. The doll belongs to my cousin whose head is missing.
6. In Orlando, Stephanie purchased a wristwatch with a gold band.
7. The old woman bumped into the bench walking her dog.
8. The map that you need is in the hall closet.
9. The teacher bought a new computer in the city with a hard drive.
10. Mason called the police frightened by the eerie noise.
put them in order 1-10

Answer 1

Here's the evaluation of each sentence for misplaced modifiers or correctness:

1. M (misplaced modifier)
2. C (correct)
3. C (correct)
4. C (correct)
5. M (misplaced modifier)
6. C (correct)
7. M (misplaced modifier)
8. C (correct)
9. M (misplaced modifier)
10. M (misplaced modifier)

So, the final ordered list is:

1. M
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. M
6. C
7. M
8. C
9. M
10. M