Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dangling modifier?
Back
A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1C
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the dangling modifier in this sentence: 'Running to catch the bus, his lunch box was dropped.'
Back
The dangling modifier is 'Running to catch the bus.'
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1C
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a misplaced modifier?
Back
A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, causing ambiguity.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1C
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the misplaced modifier in this sentence: 'Sam bought a used car from a local dealer with a smoky tailpipe.'
Back
The misplaced modifier is 'with a smoky tailpipe,' which incorrectly suggests that the dealer has the tailpipe.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1C
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you correct a dangling modifier?
Back
You can correct a dangling modifier by rewriting the sentence to clearly indicate what is being modified.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1C
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the problem with this sentence: 'After the rainstorm, Jeremy walked his dog on a sidewalk covered in wet leaves.'
Back
The sentence is correct; there is no problem with the modifiers.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1C
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the dangling modifier in this sentence: 'Before waking up, the lights were flickering in the room.'
Back
The dangling modifier is 'Before waking up.'
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1C
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
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