Using Modifiers Correctly

A modifier is a word or word group that makes the meaning of another word or word group more specific.

• true

• false

A word that makes the meaning of a verb, an adjective, or another adverb more specific is an adverb.

• true

• false

Phrases and subordinate clauses cannot work as modifiers.

• true

• false

Write the word, phrase or clause that works as a modifier in the following sentence:

Which sentence uses modifiers correctly?

• Having finished the housework, the movie was started.

• Having finished the housework, Anna started the movie.

Describes a word, phrase, or clause.

• dangler

• redundant

• splice

• modifier

After reading the great new book, the movie based on it is sure to be exciting

• Dangling Modifier

• Misplaced Modifier

After watching the news, the new virus doesn't seem as dangerous as it once was.

• Incorrect use of a modifier

• Correct use of a modifier

What is a modifier in a sentence?

• A word or phrase that adds additional information

• A word that explains an action

• A phrase that changes one's action

• A clause that cannot be its own sentence

Write the word, phrase or clause that works as a modifier in the following sentence:

Before Lucy left for work, she took the dog out for a walk.