Y9, T1 - Revision Test 2

What is a modifier?

• A very confusing phrase

• A word, phrase, or clause that adds in extra information about another part of the sentence

• A grammatical mistake

• A misleading sentence

What's the main problem with using modifiers incorrectly?

• They confuse verbs

• They make no sense at all

• They can completely change the meaning of a sentence and create ambiguity

• They change the order of words in a sentence

Under what circumstances do modifiers create a problem in a sentence?

• When they modify the wrong thing

• When they're at the beginning of the sentence instead of at the end

• When they're at the end of the sentence instead of at the beginning

• When they're too long

Explain the different possible methods you can use to fix misplaced modifiers in a sentence.

• By deleting the modifier from the sentence.

• By moving the modifier next to the word, it modifies.

• By adding a verb between the modifier and the subject.

• By changing the modifier to the end of the sentence.

Which of the following sentences correctly place the adjectival phrase or clause next to the noun they describe?

Select two.

• The cat is sleeping on the mat which is fluffy.

• The car that is red belongs to my neighbour.

• The flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully.

• The man who is tall is my uncle.

• The cake is delicious that she baked.

Identify the sentences where the adjectival phrase or clause is correctly placed next to the noun it describes.

Select two.

• The book on the table that is old is mine.

• The dog that barks loudly lives next door.

• The pizza is tasty that we ordered.

• The girl who is wearing a red dress is my sister.

• The house is beautiful that we visited.

Arrange the following conjunctions into the FANBOYS acronym starting with For, And...

• But

• Or

• So

• Yet

• Nor

Which sentences correctly punctuate the conjunction?

Select three.

• 1. I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

• 1. I wanted to go for a walk but, it started raining.

• 1. She likes to read books and, she enjoys writing stories.

• 1. She likes to read books, and she enjoys writing stories.

• 1. We can go to the park, or we can stay home and watch a movie.

Select the best conjunction for -

1. I wanted to go for a walk, ​ (a)   it started raining.

2. We can go to the park, ​ (b)   we can stay home and watch a movie.

3. He was tired, ​ (c)   he went to bed early.

4. You can have ice cream ​ (d)   you finish your homework.

• if
• so
• or
• but

What does a subordinating conjunction do?

• connects two independent clauses.

• connects two dependent clauses.

• indicates a pause in the sentence.

• connects a dependent clause to an independent.