Grammar Quiz- Modifiers

When the bell rang, Carla just was a few minutes away from finishing the last essay question.

When the bell rang, Carla was just a few minutes away from finishing the last essay question.

You may stand in line for your flu shot only if you have already paid for it.

no change

Due in February, the couple has started childbirth classes to get ready for the baby.

The couple has started childbirth classes to get ready for the baby, who is due in February.

Pointing out the wonders of the universe, the audience was enthralled by the astronomer's presentation.

Pointing out the wonders of the universe, the astronomer enthralled the audience.

By absorbing perspiration better than synthetic materials, wool helps you stay dry.

Absorbing perspiration better, synthetic materials do not keep you as dry as wool does.

The governor promised to cut $700 million from the state budget by reducing wasteful spending during his campaign.

During his campaign, the governor promised to cut $700 million from the state budget by reducing wasteful spending.

Selling at less than $3 a jar, the grocer praised Classico as an alternative to more expensive pasta sauces.

The grocer praised Classico, selling at less than $3 a jar, as an alternative to more expensive pasta sauces.

While playing tennis with Eva, Sean's left knee was bruised and the strings on his racket broke.

While Sean was playing tennis with Eva, he bruised his left knee and broke the strings on his racket.

Because of the recession, my uncle lost almost all of his money and has little left for retirement.

no change

As a youngster, the most enjoyable stories were the folktales my grandparents told.

As a youngster, I preferred the folktales my grandparents told to any other stories.