Which is the correct way to write sentence 6? (1) This week is going to be insane, Danesha thought to herself as she got ready for school. (2) With the end of the school year came all sorts of final projects, and every single project was due that Friday. (3) Danesha didn't understand why her teachers liked to assign everything at the same time. (4) After grabbing her lunch and a breakfast bar, the school bus was heard. (5) Danesha flew out the door to catch it. (6) Occupied with all that needed to be done, the front door was accidentally left unlocked.

Occupied with all that needed to be done, she accidentally left the front door unlocked.

The front door was accidentally left unlocked, occupied with all that needed to be done.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

Eager to eat, Caleb immediately joined the buffet line.

Having fun, the dance floor was already full of people.

Choose the clearest and most effective revision of the sentence below. Kris Lundy was able to stop the other football team from making a touchdown tackling the quarterback.

Tackling the quarterback, Kris Lundy was able to stop the other football team from making a touchdown.

From making a touchdown, Kris Lundy was able to stop the other football team tackling the quarterback.

Misplaced Modifier

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.11-12.3A, L.6.2A, L.7.1C

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Sheryl Pittman

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

Jorge quickly kicked the ball and scored.

Jorge almost kicked the ball 14 meters.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

The orchestra members prepared for the performance, tuning their instruments.

Tuning their instruments, the orchestra members prepared for the performance.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

The teacher served cookies to the children wrapped in aluminum foil.

The teacher served cookies wrapped in aluminum foil to the children.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct position.

The mysterious woman walked toward the car holding an umbrella.

The mysterious woman was holding an umbrella as she walked towards the car.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct position.

While driving home from work, Charlie spotted a stray puppy.

Charlie spotted a stray puppy driving home from work.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

We are looking for a babysitter for our precious six-year-old who doesn’t drink or smoke and owns a car.

For our precious six year old, we are looking for a babysitter who doesn't drink or smoke and owns a car.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

Alyssa looked forward to a relaxing weekend spent with her family having just finished a tough book report.

Having just finished a tough book report, Alyssa looked forward to a relaxing weekend spent with her family

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Misplaced Modifier

15 questions

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct position.

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct position.

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

Which modifier is misplaced in sentence 1?
(1) While cleaning, Ms. Faber found chocolate candy inside her maroon car that was melted. (2) She was happy that she had leather seats, which allowed her to simply wipe off the chocolate with a damp towel.

What is the misplaced modifier in the sentence below?
While she was playing at the park, Lindy accidentally stepped on a piece of glass without any shoes on.

Which word is a misplaced modifier in the sentence below?
This year's graduating class admires really the famous British authors of the 19th century.

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Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct position.

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct position.

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

Which modifier is misplaced in sentence 1?(1) While cleaning, Ms. Faber found chocolate candy inside her maroon car that was melted. (2) She was happy that she had leather seats, which allowed her to simply wipe off the chocolate with a damp towel.

What is the misplaced modifier in the sentence below?While she was playing at the park, Lindy accidentally stepped on a piece of glass without any shoes on.

Which word is a misplaced modifier in the sentence below?This year's graduating class admires really the famous British authors of the 19th century.

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Which modifier is misplaced in sentence 1?
(1) While cleaning, Ms. Faber found chocolate candy inside her maroon car that was melted. (2) She was happy that she had leather seats, which allowed her to simply wipe off the chocolate with a damp towel.

What is the misplaced modifier in the sentence below?
While she was playing at the park, Lindy accidentally stepped on a piece of glass without any shoes on.

Which word is a misplaced modifier in the sentence below?
This year's graduating class admires really the famous British authors of the 19th century.