Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Study Guide
Authored by Ciara McGrath
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A modifier is a __________, __________ or _____________ that adds description to a sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?
Wearing only light shirts and shorts, we hiked through the forest.
We hiked through the forest wearing only light shirts and shorts.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?
We gave the old clothes to a local charity that had been piled up in the basement.
We gave the old clothes that had been piled up in the basement to a local charity.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?
After the movie, we ate Mexican food that was very spicy.
We ate Mexican food after the movie that was very spicy.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?
Leaving quickly, my car lights were left on.
Leaving quickly, I left my car lights on.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?
To complete a degree in anthropology, at least two history courses must be taken.
To complete a degree in anthropology, a student must take at least two history courses.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Muffled in heavy clothing, the hike up the mountain was tiring.
correct
incorrect
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
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