Understanding Misplaced Modifiers

Consider the sentence: 'Running quickly, the backpack was grabbed by Michael.' What is the issue with this sentence?

• A dangling modifier, where the phrase 'Running quickly' is separated from 'Michael' whom it describes, creating confusion.

• A grammatical tool that enhances clarity.

• A punctuation mark that adds emphasis.

• A type of verb that modifies nouns.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which example illustrates a misplaced modifier?

• My uncle with indigestion had to see a doctor.

• Samuel napped with his cat, tired after a long day at work.

• We quietly glued together the vase we broke.

• Tired after a long day at work, Samuel napped with his cat.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is the main issue caused by misplaced modifiers in the sentence 'Quickly running, the backpack was grabbed by Rohan'?

• They enhance the clarity of sentences.

• They introduce new characters into the text.

• They make the meaning of a sentence unclear.

• They replace nouns with verbs.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Anika wrote, 'Quickly, Elijah grabbed his coat running out the door.' How can you fix the misplaced modifier in this sentence?

• By changing the verb tense.

• By removing all adjectives.

• By rearranging the words in a sentence.

• By adding more modifiers.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

In a grammar lesson, Nora asked, 'Which of the following is NOT a type of modifier?'

• Prepositional phrase

• Conjunction

• Adverb

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In William's essay, what does the phrase 'quickly running' typically lack?

• A clear connection to the word it describes.

• Punctuation marks.

• Action verbs.

• A subject in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Choose the sentence with the correctly placed modifier:

• Happy that the final exams were over, the weekend was quite relaxing for Michael.

• Anika and Olivia glued together the vase they broke quietly.

• Happy that the final exams were over, Michael and Olivia thought the weekend was quite relaxing.

• Michael had to see a doctor with indigestion.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

While reviewing an essay, Avery noticed a sentence: 'Running to catch the bus, the backpack was left behind.' What type of error is this?

• This is a misplaced modifier.

• This is a dangling modifier.

• The sentence is grammatically correct.

• The sentence enhances clarity.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence correction fixes the misplaced modifier?

• The vase Ethan and Kai broke, they glued together quietly.

• Ethan and Kai glued together quietly the vase they broke.

• Ethan and Kai quietly glued together the vase they broke.

• Quietly, Ethan and Kai glued together the vase they broke.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

In a classroom setting, Anika is writing a descriptive essay. What typically describes the words she uses to modify nouns and verbs?

• Conjunctions and interjections

• Nouns and pronouns

• Adjectives and adverbs

• Verbs and adverbs

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A