What is the dangling modifier? Before waking up, the lights were flickering in the room.

the lights were flickering in the room

Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly?

On Monday, our teacher said the class would put on a play.

The poster caught my eye on the wall.

In the tiny bird's nest ,we thought there might be eggs.

Don't forget to take the box to the store with the empty bottles.

Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly?

I showed the colorful cotton fabric that was made in Kenya to my sister.

The students received an A who made the first presentation.

The kitten belongs to my neighbor that is on the branch.

The doctor said that the triplets were quite healthy who examined them.

Which sentence is written correctly?

While cleaning the attic, I found an old trunk found.

Cleaning the attic, an old trunk was found.

Which sentence is written correctly?

I watched the lion as it paced in its cage.

Pacing in its cage, I watched the lion.

Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

Richie asked for a dog, cat, and walrus for Christmas.

Richie asked for a dog cat and walrus for Christmas.

Richie asked for, a dog, cat and walrus for Christmas.

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

After the rock show, the musicians headed to the diner for snacks.

After, the rock show the musicians headed to the diner for snacks.

Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

I think I have a fever, so I want to go home.

I think, I have a fever so I want to go home.

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

Jen isn't very funny, but her best friend Pam is hilarious.

Jen isn't very funny but, her best friend Pam is hilarious.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?

Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?

Which sentence is written correctly?

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and renewable.

Wind power is cheaper cleaner and renewable.

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner and renewable.

Wind power is cheaper cleaner, and renewable.

Where should the comma be placed in this sentence?

Madison was born on April 26, 2002.

Madison was born on, April 26, 2002.

Madison was born on, April 26 2002.

Madison was born on April 26 2002.

4th Quarter Grammar Review

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

sentence, paragraph, essay

word, phrase, clause

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is correct? Misplaced modifier.

A. The customer demanded that the waiter take her order rudely.

B. The customer rudely demanded that the waiter take her order.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A __________modifier is a word or phrase that doesn't sensibly modify any part of the sentence

dangling

misplaced

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is correct?

A. Though not a fan of science fiction, I liked the new Star Trek movie.

B. Though not a fan of science fiction, the new Star Trek movie was very enjoyable.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is correct?

A. Lying on the sunny beach, thoughts of skin cancer began to enter my mind.

B. Lying on the sunny beach, I began to have thoughts of skin cancer.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This modifier is in the sentence, but it is in the wrong place.

Misplaced

Dangling

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the dangling modifier in the sentence below?
Running to catch the bus, his lunch box was dropped.

was dropped

his lunch box was dropped

running to catch

running to catch the bus

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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4th Quarter Grammar Review

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

Which of the following is correct? Misplaced modifier.

A __________modifier is a word or phrase that doesn't sensibly modify any part of the sentence

Which of the following is correct?

Which of the following is correct?

This modifier is in the sentence, but it is in the wrong place.

What is the dangling modifier in the sentence below?
Running to catch the bus, his lunch box was dropped.

What is the dangling modifier?
Before waking up, the lights were flickering in the room.

Where should the red modifier be placed?
Joshua and Reginald heard that there was a destructive hailstorm on the news.

Where should the red modifier be placed?
Mary read that a wasp larva spins a cocoon in the encyclopedia.

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4th Quarter Grammar Review

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

Which of the following is correct? Misplaced modifier.

A __________modifier is a word or phrase that doesn't sensibly modify any part of the sentence

Which of the following is correct?

Which of the following is correct?

This modifier is in the sentence, but it is in the wrong place.

What is the dangling modifier in the sentence below?Running to catch the bus, his lunch box was dropped.

What is the dangling modifier?Before waking up, the lights were flickering in the room.

Where should the red modifier be placed? Joshua and Reginald heard that there was a destructive hailstorm on the news.

Where should the red modifier be placed? Mary read that a wasp larva spins a cocoon in the encyclopedia.

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

What is the dangling modifier in the sentence below?
Running to catch the bus, his lunch box was dropped.

What is the dangling modifier?
Before waking up, the lights were flickering in the room.

Where should the red modifier be placed?
Joshua and Reginald heard that there was a destructive hailstorm on the news.

Where should the red modifier be placed?
Mary read that a wasp larva spins a cocoon in the encyclopedia.