Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
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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.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dangling modifier?
Back
A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to unclear or illogical sentences.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the correct placement of the modifier: 'I saw the dog running down the street.'
Back
The modifier 'running down the street' correctly describes 'the dog' in this sentence.
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CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the misplaced modifier in the sentence: 'She almost drove her kids to school every day.'
Back
The word 'almost' is misplaced; it suggests she did not drive them at all, rather than almost every day.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correct the dangling modifier: 'After reading the book, the movie was disappointing.'
Back
After reading the book, I found the movie disappointing.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of a misplaced modifier on a sentence?
Back
It can create confusion or a humorous effect by making the sentence unclear or misleading.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a dangling modifier.
Back
'Walking to the store, the rain started pouring.' (This implies the rain was walking to the store.)
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
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