Identifying Misplaced or Interrupting Modifier Errors
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PSAT Writing › Identifying Misplaced or Interrupting Modifier Errors
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Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
The local coffeeshop’s sudden surge in popularity was largely attributed to them redecorating shark-themed. No error
them redecorating shark-themed
The local coffeeshop's
surge in popularity
largely
No error
Explanation
The last phrase in this sentence is phrased awkwardly. Changing it to an adjective-noun combination makes the sentence run much more smoothly: "The local coffeeshop’s sudden surge in popularity was largely attributed to their shark-themed redecoration."