Modifiers Review

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What is a modifier?

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A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that provides description in sentences, adding detail to nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs.

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What is the difference between 'good' and 'well'?

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'Good' is an adjective used to describe nouns, while 'well' is an adverb used to describe verbs.

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Identify the correct usage: 'She sings good' or 'She sings well'.

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'She sings well' is correct because 'well' modifies the verb 'sings'.

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What does the phrase 'with the yellow stripes' modify in the sentence: 'The shoes with the yellow stripes are expensive'?

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'With the yellow stripes' modifies 'shoes', indicating which shoes are being referred to.

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Which sentence is clearer: 'The lady shopped for a dress with a headache' or 'The lady with a headache shopped for a dress'?

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'The lady with a headache shopped for a dress' is clearer because it specifies who has the headache.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier.

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Incorrect: 'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' (It sounds like she nearly did it.) Correct: 'She drove her kids to school almost every day.'

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What is the purpose of using modifiers in writing?

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Modifiers enhance writing by providing more detail and clarity, helping to convey the intended meaning.

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What is an example of an adverbial modifier?

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An example of an adverbial modifier is 'quickly' in the sentence: 'She ran quickly to catch the bus.'

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How can modifiers change the meaning of a sentence?

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Modifiers can change the meaning by adding context or detail, which can clarify or confuse the intended message.