Mastering Misplaced Modifiers and Dangling Participles Flashcard
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a misplaced modifier?
Back
A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion or ambiguity in a sentence.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dangling participle?
Back
A dangling participle is a participial phrase that does not clearly and logically modify a noun or pronoun in the sentence, often leading to confusion about what is being described.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you correct a dangling participle?
Back
To correct a dangling participle, you can either add a noun or pronoun that the participle can logically modify or restructure the sentence to clarify the intended meaning.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence with a dangling participle.
Back
"Walking down the street, the flowers caught my attention." (This implies the flowers were walking down the street.)
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a participial phrase?
Back
A participial phrase consists of a participle and any modifiers or complements it may have, functioning as an adjective in a sentence.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify a sentence that correctly uses a participial phrase.
Back
"Excited for the concert, she bought the tickets months in advance."
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of modifiers in a sentence?
Back
Modifiers provide additional information about a noun or verb, helping to clarify or enhance the meaning of the sentence.
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