Misplaced modifiers

Put the sentence in order to correct any misplaced modifiers

(I will evaluate all sentences prior to final grade)

• with an outboard motor

• at the lake

• over the summer

• we rented a boat

Put the sentence in order to correct any misplaced modifiers

(I will evaluate all sentences prior to final grade)

• made of stone

• that originally lived

• in the Nile River valley

• were used by the people

• tools and weapons

Put the sentence in order to correct any misplaced modifiers

(I will evaluate all sentences prior to final grade)

• early civilizations

• made of small communities

• built ships for trade

• to support trade

• that were large and efficient

Put the sentence in order to correct any misplaced modifiers

(I will evaluate all sentences prior to final grade)

• known as the North and South kingdoms

• due to trade

• using strong boats

• emerged in Egypt

• two domains

Which sentence does NOT include a misplaced modifier?

• I returned the phone to the store that didn't work.

• We served spaghetti to the kids on huge plates.

• Chased by the lion, the photographer saw a tall giraffe.

• In July, the fire department reported that three homes had burned.