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Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Study Guide

Authored by Ciara McGrath

English

8th Grade

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Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Study Guide
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

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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