Modifiers Quiz

Identify the highlighted word or words in this sentence:

Taryanna collected pink seashells.

• adjective

• adverb

• prepositional phrase/adjective

• prepositional phrase/adverb

Identify the highlighted word or words in this sentence:

Marcus build a sand castle with a moat.

• adjective

• adverb

• prepositional phrase/adjective

• prepositional phrase/adverb

Identify the highlighted word or words in this sentence:

The sun shone brightly.

• adjective

• adverb

• prepositional phrase/adjective

• prepositional phrase/adverb

Identify the highlighted word or words in this sentence:

Some wild horses galloped in the wet sand.

• adjective

• adverb

• prepositional phrase/adjective

• prepositional phrase/adverb

Identify the highlighted word or words in this sentence:

Everyone chattered and pointed at the horses.

• adjective

• adverb

• prepositional phrase/adjective

• prepositional phrase/adverb

Identify the highlighted word or words in this sentence:

A small herd has roamed the beach for years.

• adjective

• adverb

• prepositional phrase/adjective

• prepositional phrase/adverb

Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier? (Remember, the image portrayed may be a little funny or odd if the modifier is misplaced.)

• 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.

Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier? (Remember, the image in your head may be a little odd if the modifier is misplaced.)

• They decorated the 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.

Identify the highlighted modifier in each sentence.

The two families shared a delicious picnic under the trees.

• adjective

• adverb

• prepositional phrase/adjective

• prepositional phrase/adverb

Identify the highlighted modifier in each sentence.

Spicy Cuban food cooked slowly on the grill.

• adjective

• adverb

• prepositional phrase/adjective

• prepositional phrase/adverb