Comp. I - Modifiers

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.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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.9-10.1

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.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The following sentence is...

Having returned from vacation, the man unpacked his luggage.

• a dangling modifier

• a misplaced modifier

• correct

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The following sentence is...

The dog ate food off the floor.

• a dangling modifier

• a misplaced modifier

• correct

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

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.9-10.1

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."

Which of the following answers does not include a modifier from the following sentence?

Mr. Webster happily teaches grammar to CCP students at Danville.

• happily

• teaches grammar

• to CCP students

• at Danville

Answer explanation

The base sentence is "Mr. Webster teaches grammar."

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the modifier in the following sentence:

Having no leads, the investigators ended their search.

• Having no leads

• the investigators

• ended

• their search

Answer explanation

The base sentence is "Investigators ended their search."

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following answers does not include a modifier from the following sentence?

While airborne, the comedic pilot told a joke to the passengers.

• While airborne

• comedic

• told a joke

• to the passengers

Answer explanation

The base sentence is "The pilot told a joke."