Three common problems with modifiers include:Group of answer choicesDangling -ing, subject-verb joining, and long modifier strings.Dangling -ing, subject-verb separation, and long modifier strings. Dangling -ing, subject-verb separation, and short modifier strings.None of the above.

Under what circumstances do modifiers create a problem in a sentence?*1 pointWhen they modify the wrong thingWhen they're at the beginning of the sentence instead of at the endWhen they're at the end of the sentence instead of at the beginningWhen they're too long

One key problem with a long modifier string is that it often slows a reader's comprehension.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

What's the main problem with using modifiers incorrectly?*1 pointThey confuse verbsThey make no sense at allThey can completely change the meaning of a sentence and create ambiguityThey change the order of words in a sentence

All of the following are modifiers except:Group of answer choicesAdjectivesAdverbsSubjectsParticiples

What is a modifier?*1 pointA very confusing phraseA word, phrase, or clause that adds in extra information about another part of the sentenceA grammatical mistakeA misleading sentence