5-46.
5–47.
5-48.
5-49.
5-50.
Judge Harter asked for the
submission of briefs before handing
down a decision on the alleged
criminal actions which were
prepared by the opposing officers.
1.
Misplaced correlative
conjunction
2.
Misplaced prepositional phrase
3.
Misplaced relative clause
4.
Dangling participle phrase
He was not only courteous to rich
customers but also to poor ones.
1.
Misplaced correlative
conjunction
2.
Misplaced prepositional phrase
3.
Misplaced relative clause
4.
Dangling participle phrase
Skidding off the road, he was hit
by a truck.
1.
Misplaced correlative
conjunction
2.
Misplaced prepositional phrase
3.
Misplaced relative clause
4.
Dangling participle phrase
With large, sharp teeth, he fought
a shark.
1.
Misplaced correlative
conjunction
2.
Misplaced prepositional phrase
3.
Misplaced relative clause
4.
Dangling participle phrase
Which of the following sentences
contains a split infinitive?
1.
Their main objective was to
completely destroy the target
2.
The purpose of the maneuver
was to destroy the target
completely
3.
To understand thoroughly
his book you must refer to
the dictionary constantly
4.
Either we will go to the
races or to the ball game
5-51.
What is the definition of a gerund?
1.
A noun or pronoun used as
a verb
2.
A verb or adverb used as
a noun clause
3.
A participle used as a verb
4.
A verb used as a noun
5-52.
Which of the following sentences
illustrates the proper case for
the subject of a gerund?
1.
The captain knew of him
securing the life boat.
2.
The officer did not approve
of you firing the pistol.
3.
The division officer approved
his taking special liberty.
4.
They were not aware of him
meeting the selection board
today.
5-53.
Which of the following sentences
does NOT illustrate the cases of
pronouns introducing noun clauses?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Whoever wins the preliminary
heat will represent us in the
final race.
The student who makes the best
poster will be honored in the
assembly.
The commanding officer will
give special recognition to
whomever wins the race.
The duty officer wishes to know
who has the watch.
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