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CCSS.L.11-12.3A, DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept, CCSS.L.7.1C

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

The ham sandwiches in plastic bags were handed out to the hungry kids, by the mom.

The ham sandwiches were in plastic bags, and the mom handed them out to the hungry kids.

The mom handed out ham sandwiches to the hungry kids in plastic bags.

The mom handed out the ham sandwiches in plastic bags to the hungry kids.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which definition best describe the meaning of a misplaced modifier?

word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies.

modifier that is always placed at the beginning of a sentence.

grammatical structure that enhances the clarity of a sentence.

word, phrase, or clause that is correctly separated from the word it modifies.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the misplaced modifier in this sentence: "On her way home, Jan found a gold man's watch."

On her way home

Jan found

a gold man's watch

None of the above

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is a misplaced modifier?

A clause that is separated by more than one adjective.

when a phrase is describing a clause 

A description that is improperly separated from the word its describing.

when a modifier's subject is not defined in the sentence

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence does not contain a misplaced modifier?

Excitedly jumping around, the gift was finally opened by the child.

The teacher said on Monday she would return the books.

The kitten was found under the porch by the girl.

With whipped cream on top, she enjoyed the hot chocolate.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "The kitten was watched by the girl with a bow in her hair."

The kitten

was watched

by the girl

with a bow in her hair

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "Running quickly, the finish line seemed to approach faster for the athlete."

Running quickly

the finish line

seemed to approach

for the athlete

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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