Misplaced Modifiers
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7th 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.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the correct sentence: 'The teacher's broken umbrella was in the coat room.' or 'The broken teacher's umbrella was in the coat room.'
Back
The teacher's broken umbrella was in the coat room.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the phrase 'with yellow and blue stripes' modify in the sentence: 'The man bought a tie at the department store with yellow and blue stripes'?
Back
It modifies 'tie'.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which sentence is correct: 'On her way home, Sally found a man's silver watch.' or 'On her way home, Sally found a silver man's watch.'?
Back
On her way home, Sally found a man's silver watch.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of a modifier in a sentence?
Back
A modifier provides additional information about a noun or verb, helping to clarify or enhance the meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the misplaced modifier in the sentence: 'I saw the dog running down the street with a broken leg.'
Back
'with a broken leg' is misplaced; it suggests the street has a broken leg.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct placement of modifiers?
Back
Modifiers should be placed next to the word they modify to avoid confusion.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
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