Common Modifier Errors

Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.

• A warm and cozy fire protected us from the cold outside our window.

• I want the one in the big box on the top shelf with a blue wrapper.

• Don’t do nothing to wake that baby, Josh.

• I can’t hardly understand the words to that song.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.

• No one hadn’t ever found a trace of the mountain lion’s tracks.

• We hadn’t seen no hint of rain until the thunder cracked.

• Raul and his team couldn’t find the last item on the scavenger hunt anywhere.

• What is the most largest animal in the world?

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.

• No one tells more funnier jokes than she does.

• Jefferson Street is a shorter route than Palmer Avenue.

• My mother considers Martin Luther King, Jr., Day one of the importantest holidays of the year.

• The characters in this novel were least interesting than those in any other book I’ve ever read.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.

• To me, the statues on Easter Island are more mysterious than any ancient structure.

• You know more about raccoons than anyone.

• Keith, who is running for treasurer, is more responsible than any candidate.

• That sailor can tie better knots than anyone else on the dock.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.

• This colt is the wildest of the two that arrived here last week.

• Between social studies and Spanish, Spanish is the subject I like most.

• After a little extra practice, Jody was able to organize her essays more coherently.

• I’m glad we didn’t use floodlights; these Chinese lanterns glow soft.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.

• Your advice is the wisest that I’ve received.

• The committee will choose the more abler of the two candidates.

• Since her accident, Lisa seems more cautiously.

• Brad and Kevin collect geodes; Brad’s collection is biggest.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.

• The rougher of the three trails on the mountain had a magnificent view.

• In this contest, whoever throws the javelin farthest wins.

• Of all the players on the opposing team, she can run faster.

• Rather than another plant, a few pieces of Mexican pottery would look best in the garden.

Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.

• Who is the best player—Carla or Ashley?

• Many people work best after a good night’s sleep.

• Rubber trees, native to South America, grow best in tropical climates rather than in temperate climates.

• Which is the more valuable coin—the penny, the peso, or the pfennig?

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.

• After looking at dozens of cars, my father bought the one with the better gas mileage.

• Of all the people in our club, Mary works more harder than anyone else.

• For weaving baskets and mats, the most useful fiber may be raffia.

• Cold grapes taste well on a hot summer day.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.

• Collies, first bred in Scotland, make superb shepherds and get along good with people, too.

• Ooh, dinner smells well, Dad!

• That dog obeys your orders really good!

• Natalie did well on her exam.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C