Lesson 2.06

​Lesson 2.06

WEEK: OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER ​4, 2022

Multiple Choice

A modifier

• combines a new sentence with an existing sentence

• enhances the description of a word or phrase in a sentence

• gives the definition of a word in a sentence

• provides facts and statistics in a sentence

Multiple Choice

A devoted friend,

• she decided to listen to music instead of the teacher's lesson.

• the winning softball team ran onto the field for the last inning.

• the disobedient puppy slipped out of its leash and headed into the woods.

• he spent hours helping Will look for his missing backpack.

Multiple Choice

A dangling modifier

• defines a noun or verb somewhere in a sentence

• does not clearly describe a word or phrase in a sentence

• enhances a target word or phrase in a sentence

• is a phrase loosely attached to the end of a sentence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences uses a modifier correctly?

• Soft and calming, the audience enjoyed the sound of the harp.

• Soft and calming, the harp provided a peaceful serenade to the audience.

• Soft and calming, the sight of the harp put the audience at ease.

• Soft and calming, the ears of the audience were serenaded by the sound of the harp.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

• Exhausted and thirsty, Jack ran off the football field for a drink of water.

• Embarrassed and humiliated, the singer ran off stage after forgetting the lyrics.

• Heroically, the firefighter rescued the small child from the burning building.

• Searching frantically, the homework was finally found and turned in.