ELAGSE7L1c- Modifier Practice

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What is a modifier?

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A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that describes or adds detail to another word in a sentence.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion or ambiguity.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'Covered in wildflowers, the elephant pondered the hillside's beauty.' or 'Covered in wildflowers, the hillside's beauty was pondered by the elephant.'

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The correct sentence is 'Covered in wildflowers, the elephant pondered the hillside's beauty.'

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Which sentence is clearer: 'Filled with creamy caramel, Dane enjoyed the surprisingly filling candy bar.' or 'Filled with creamy caramel, the candy bar Dane enjoyed was surprisingly filling.'?

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'Filled with creamy caramel, the candy bar Dane enjoyed was surprisingly filling.' is clearer.

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What is the role of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective modifies a noun by providing more information about it, such as size, color, or quantity.

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What is the role of an adverb in a sentence?

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An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating manner, time, place, or degree.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'Talking on the telephone, Amanda did not hear the doorbell ringing.' or 'Talking on the telephone, the doorbell was not heard ringing.'

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The correct sentence is 'Talking on the telephone, Amanda did not hear the doorbell ringing.'

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What does it mean for a sentence to be 'correct'?

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A correct sentence follows grammatical rules and clearly conveys its intended meaning without ambiguity.

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What is an example of a misplaced modifier?

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'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' (It suggests she didn't drive them every day, rather than she drove them almost every day.)

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What is the importance of clarity in writing?

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Clarity ensures that the reader understands the message without confusion, making communication effective.