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Question

Read each sentence to determine whether it contains a confusing “-ing” modifier. Then click the dropdown menus that follow each sentence and select the correct answers to complete the statements about each sentence. (Hint: Check the placement of the “-ing” modifier; it should be close to the word or words it modifies.)

1. Revealing a person’s emotions psychologists study facial expressions.

In Sentence 1, the -ing modifier is    . It refers to    . This sentence    a confusing modifier.

2. Leading the field of nonverbal communication, psychologist Paul Ekman studies the significance behind the smallest movements of the face.

In Sentence 2, the -ing modifier is    . It refers to    . This sentence    a confusing modifier.

3. People show their discontent or dislike biting the lower or upper lip.

In Sentence 3, the -ing modifier is    . It refers to    . This sentence    a confusing modifier.

4. On the other hand, indicating love or comfort Ekman noted dilated eyes.

In Sentence 4, the -ing modifier is    . It refers to    . This sentence    a confusing modifier.

5. Paying attention to facial movements, nonverbal communication can be louder than words.

In Sentence 5, the -ing modifier is    . However, it does not have a clear reference. To clear up the confusion, the writer needs to add or change words.

Which of the following corrects Sentence 5?

Paying attention to facial movements, Ekman found nonverbal communication can be louder than words.

Paying attention to facial movements, words can be louder than nonverbal communication for Ekman.

A person’s nonverbal communication paying attention to facial movements can be louder than words.

Answer 1

1. In Sentence 1, the -ing modifier is "revealing." It refers to "psychologists." This sentence does not have a confusing modifier.
2. In Sentence 2, the -ing modifier is "leading the field of nonverbal communication." It refers to "psychologist Paul Ekman." This sentence does not have a confusing modifier.
3. In Sentence 3, the -ing modifier is "biting the lower or upper lip." It refers to "people." This sentence does not have a confusing modifier.
4. In Sentence 4, the -ing modifier is "indicating love or comfort." It refers to "dilated eyes." This sentence does not have a confusing modifier.
5. In Sentence 5, the -ing modifier is "paying attention to facial movements." However, it does not have a clear reference. To clear up the confusion, the writer needs to add or change words.

The correct option that corrects Sentence 5 is: "Paying attention to facial movements, Ekman found nonverbal communication can be louder than words."