Modifier

A(n) ___ is a word, phrase, or clause that modifies (or describes) another word and adds detail to a sentence.

• verb

• modifier

• adjective

• adverb

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

• The clerk sold the scarf to the woman with the red print.

• The clerk sold the scarf with the red print to the woman.

Walking on tiptoes, I entered the room without waking my sister.

• Modifier is in the wrong position.

• Modifier is in the correct position.

Describes a word, phrase, or clause.

• dangler

• redundant

• splice

• modifier

What is the modifier in the following sentence?
Brian, the man with the bushy red beard, is Lydia's husband. 

• Brian

• the man with the bushy red beard

• is

• Lydia's husband

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

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

• Dangling Modifier

• Misplaced Modifier

Is the sentence below written correctly?

Covered in wildflowers, the elephant pondered the hillside's beauty.

• Yes, the sentence is correct.

• No, the sentence has a misplaced modifier.

A modifier is called "misplaced" when:

• it is placed too close to the word it modifies

• it is placed too far away from the word it modifies

Which sentence is correct?

• The teacher's broken umbrella was in the coat room.

• The broken teacher's umbrella was in the coat room.