Misplaced Modifiers

Which sentence is correct?

• On her way to school, Marissa found a green woman's purse.
• On her way to school, Marissa found a woman's green purse.
• A green woman's purse was found by Marissa on her way to school.
• Marissa, on her way to school, was found by a woman's green purse.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is the modifier in the sentence below that is describing the word woman. The woman behind the cash register is the owner of the store.

• behind the cash register
• of the store
• the cash register
• is the owner

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the correct misplaced modifier in the sentence below. I didn't even make one mistake on the midterm test.

• even
• on the midterm test
• one mistake
• even make one mistake

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is a misplaced modifier?

• incorrectly separated word(s)
• dangling modifier
• a sentence missing a word or words
• misunderstand sentence

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly? 

• Quasars fascinate me which many astronomers throughout the world study.
• The mail man is a kind guy that delivers our mail.
• My son will meet you there which is the most reliable person I know.
• The dog that has been running loose in the neighborhood barked at the letter carrier. 

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C