Modifiers

Which correctly identifies the underlined word(s)? Some wild horses galloped in the wet sand.

• adjective

• adverb

• prepositional phrase/adjective

• prepositional phrase/adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which correctly identifies the underlined word(s)? Marcus built a sand castle with a moat.

• adjective

• adverb

• prepositional phrase/adjective

• prepositional phrase/adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which correctly identifies the underlined word(s)? The sun shown brightly.

• adjective

• adverb

• prepositional phrase/adjective

• prepositional phrase/adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which correctly identifies the underlined word(s)? A small herd has roamed the beach for years.

• adjective

• adverb

• prepositional phrase/adjective

• prepositional phrase/adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

Choose the sentence that has a misplaced modifier.

• The fresh popcorn smelled wonderful.

• There was a long line at the concession stand.

• Several hungry children waited impatiently.

• Vendors sold ice cream treats in white hats.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence that has a misplaced modifier.

• They decorated the sand castle with sea shells.

• It had four towers and a red flag.

• A boy tossed a ball in a red shirt.

• Only Jill wanted to knock down the castle.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Tell whether the underlined prepositional phrase is used as an adverb or adjective. Do you like swimming in the ocean?

• adjective

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Tell whether the underlined prepositional phrase is used as an adverb or adjective. The water around my feet is inviting and cool.

• adjective

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Tell whether the underlined prepositional phrase is used as an adverb or adjective. Mom made crispy tortillas in the skillet.

• adjective

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Tell whether the underlined prepositional phrase is used as an adverb or adjective. An army of ants marched into the salad.

• adjective

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G