Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
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English
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7th - 10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a misplaced modifier?
Back
A description that is improperly separated from the word it's describing.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dangling modifier?
Back
A modifier that is not clearly attached to the word it is supposed to modify.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a misplaced modifier.
Back
She saw the dog running down the street with a broken leg.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a dangling modifier.
Back
After finishing the book, the movie seemed less interesting.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to write this sentence? 'While waiting for an important call, Peg's phone began making weird noises.'
Back
While waiting for an important call, Peg realized her phone was making weird noises.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which sentence is correct? 'The boy wearing mittens made a snowman.' or 'The boy made a snowman wearing mittens.'
Back
The boy wearing mittens made a snowman.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which sentence is correct? 'The lady shopped for a dress with a headache.' or 'The lady with a headache shopped for a dress.'
Back
The lady with a headache shopped for a dress.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
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