Pt.2 for Mrs.brown

Which definition best describe the meaning of a misplaced modifier?

• A word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies.
• A modifier that is always placed at the beginning of a sentence.
• A grammatical structure that enhances the clarity of a sentence.
• A word, phrase, or clause that is correctly separated from the word it modifies.

What is a dangling modifier?

• a modifier that is not in the correct spot in a sentence

• a modifier whose subject is unknown

• a modifier that does an action

• a modifier that is both a clause and a phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6

After finishing the report, the computer crashed.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifiers

• Both

• The sentence is correct

She almost drove the car for six hours without stopping.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifiers

• Both

• The sentence is correct

After running for an hour, the rain started pouring on us.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifiers

• Both

• The sentence is correct

After finishing the assignment, the TV was turned on.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifiers

• Both

• The sentence is correct

While reading a book, the doorbell rang.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifiers

• Both

• The sentence is correct

Hitting the water with an awkward belly-flop, Roland splashed everyone sitting by the pool.

• Misplaced Modifier

• Dangling Modifiers

• Both

• The sentence is correct