Correct Modifiers and Concise Wording

Question 1

Looking up from the book, the fire alarm caught my attention.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The fire alarm caught my attention, so I looked up from my book.

Question 2

If Erin speaks to her husband on Tuesday, what word or phrase does the modifier belong to?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“told”

Question 3

Which revision makes it more clear that Erin speaks to her husband on Tuesday?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

On Tuesday, Erin told her husband that she would go to the store.

Question 4

Driving Sid to the airport, the weather was cold and rainy.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The weather was cold and rainy when I drove Sid to the airport.

Question 5

What is the modifier in this sentence?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“on Tuesday”

Question 6

What is the modifier in this sentence?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“almost”

Question 7

If nearly all of the people in the race finished, what word or phrase does the modifier belong to?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“everyone”

Question 8

Ashley swam at the conference meet, placing second.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

well

Question 9

After a romp through the garbage, the puppy smelled .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

bad

Question 10

Why is the shorter version more effective?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It makes the idea clearer.; It is more concise.; It is more easily understood.; It creates a stronger image.

Correct Modifiers and Concise Wording Answers