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Comp. I - Modifiers

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9th Grade - University

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Comp. I - Modifiers
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A modifier is a word or phrase that

Restricts and adds additional meaning to a sentence.

Describes a verb

Is a noun made from a verb, usually ends in -ing

Is part of a sentence containing a subject and a verb

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The following sentence is...

Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.

a dangling modifier

a misplaced modifier

correct

Answer explanation

An unmentioned entity turns the TV on.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The following sentence is...

After returning home, the homework was completed.

a misplaced modifier

a dangling modifier

correct

Answer explanation

An unknown entity completes the homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The following sentence is...

Having returned from vacation, the man unpacked his luggage.

a dangling modifier

a misplaced modifier

correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The following sentence is...

The dog ate food off the floor.

a dangling modifier

a misplaced modifier

correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The following sentence is...

Alfonso had Jerry for dinner when he came over.

a dangling modifier

a misplaced modifier

correct

Answer explanation

The writing of the sentence makes it seem as if Alfonso is eating Jerry.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the modifier in the following sentence:

Ellen took a flight to Spain.

Ellen

took

a flight

to Spain

Answer explanation

The base sentence is "Ellen took a flight."

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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