Using Modifiers Correctly

A modifier is a word or word group that makes the meaning of another word or word group more specific.

• true

• false

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

A word that makes the meaning of a noun or pronoun more specific is an adjective.

• true

• false

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

A word that makes the meaning of a verb, an adjective, or another adverb more specific is an adverb.

• true

• false

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Adjectives can be pluralized.

• true

• false

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Phrases and subordinate clauses cannot work as modifiers.

• true

• false

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Write the word, phrase or clause that works as a modifier in the following sentence:

Today is a beautiful day.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Write the word, phrase or clause that works as a modifier in the following sentence:

Before Lucy left for work, she took the dog out for a walk.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Write the word, phrase or clause that works as a modifier in the following sentence:

The man in front of me looks suspicious.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

In the sentence: Rikki-tikki was adopted by a very kind family. Which word describes family?

• very

• kind

• adopted

• was

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

In the sentence:

Having received a great deal of publicity, I had already read several articles about the so-called Ness Monster.

What is the modifier of the pronoun I?

• several articles

• about the so-called Ness monster

• Having received a great deal of publicity

• had already read

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D