Modifiers

A modifier is a __________, __________ or _____________ that adds description to a sentence.

• sentence, paragraph, essay
• word, phrase, clause

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

T or F: Misplaced modifiers can be adjectives, adverbs, prepositional phrases or clauses.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

A dangling modifier doesn't have a __________ word to attach itself to; therefore, it is left dangling.

• trigger
• signal
• target
• fun

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which type of modifier is in the sentence, but it is just in the wrong place.

• Misplaced

• Dangling

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which type of modifier does not have a target (subject) to attach to?

• Misplaced

• Dangling

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

• Running recklessly through the forest, the tree stump tripped Jay.

• Running recklessly through the forest, Jay tripped over the tree stump.

• Running recklessly through the forest, the stump of the tree tripped Jay.

• Running recklessly through the forest, the tree tripped.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

• Filled with creamy caramel, Dane enjoyed the surprisingly filling candy bar.

• Filled with creamy caramel, the candy bar Dane enjoyed was surprisingly filling.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

• The clerk sold the scarf to the woman with the red print.

• The clerk sold the scarf with the red print to the woman.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is the subject in this sentence: "The cat played with the ball of yarn."

• cat

• played

• ball

• yarn

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

What is the verb in this sentence: "The cat played with the ball of yarn."

• cat

• played

• ball

• yarn

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B