Dangling Participles
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dangling participle?
Back
A dangling participle is a word or phrase that modifies a noun that is not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion or a humorous effect.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the error in the sentence: 'After swimming in the cold water, the warm towel provided much comfort.'
Back
The sentence contains a dangling participle because it implies that the warm towel was swimming in the cold water.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you correct a dangling participle?
Back
You can correct a dangling participle by rewriting the sentence to clearly state the noun that the participle is modifying.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a correct sentence using a participial phrase.
Back
Raising her hand, Olivia asked the teacher a question.
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CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.8.1A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of a participial phrase in a sentence?
Back
A participial phrase acts as an adjective, providing more information about a noun or pronoun in the sentence.
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CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.8.1A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a participle and a dangling participle?
Back
A participle is a verb form used as an adjective, while a dangling participle lacks a clear noun to modify, leading to ambiguity.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rewrite the following sentence to eliminate the dangling participle: 'Walking to the store, the rain soaked my clothes.'
Back
Walking to the store, I got soaked by the rain.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
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