Comp. I - Modifiers
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9th Grade - University
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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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