Modifiers

What is a modifier?

• A word that adds extra information about a noun or verb

• A word that replaces a noun for added clarity

• A word that joins two sentences

• A word that shows possession

What does an adjective modifier describe?

• A verb

• A noun or pronoun

• Another adjective

• A preposition

What is the difference between a misplaced and dangling modifier?

• Misplaced modifiers clarify sentences.

• Dangling modifiers clarify sentences for the audience.

• Misplaced modifiers are never used correctly.

• Dangling modifiers do not logically modify a word in the sentence.

Which is an example of an adverb modifier?

• The big tree is outside.

• The cat under the table sleeps.

• She runs quickly.

• My brother, a musician, plays well.

What does the sentence "Swimming in the lake is refreshing" contain?

• A prepositional phrase modifier

• An appositive phrase modifier

• A gerund phrase modifier

• An absolute phrase modifier

What is wrong with the sentence: "She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates"?

• Dangling modifier

• Incorrect subject-verb agreement

• Incorrect punctuation

• Misplaced modifier

Which sentence uses modifiers correctly?

• A) After finishing the book, the movie disappointed.

• B) The cat wagged its tail quickly.

• C) Walking through the park, peace was felt.

• D) Almost she went to the school.

What type of phrase begins with "to" plus a verb and modifies a noun?

• Participial phrase

• Absolute phrase

• Appositive phrase

• Infinitive phrase

Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?

• After reading the book, she found the movie disappointing

• Hoping to catch the bus, the umbrella was forgotten.

• The student with great care completed his test.

• Almost every day, she drove her kids to school.

Which is a prepositional phrase modifier?

• Under the table

• The book she read

• Singing beautifully

• To study hard