Understanding Modifiers and Figurative Language

Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete."

• Running quickly

• The finish line

• Was crossed

• By the athlete

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following sentences correctly places the modifier?

• The dog barked loudly at the stranger in the yard.

• Barking loudly, the stranger was approached by the dog in the yard.

• The stranger in the yard was loudly barked at by the dog.

• In the yard, the dog loudly barked at the stranger.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is the meaning of the phrase "Achilles' heel" in the context of a story?

• A strong point

• A weak point

• A heroic act

• A mythical creature

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

In the sentence "He was a Good Samaritan yesterday when he helped the old lady with her groceries," what does "Good Samaritan" imply?

• A person from Samaria

• A helpful person

• A religious figure

• A grocery store worker

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

• After reading the book, the movie was disappointing.

• The movie was disappointing after reading the book.

• The book was read, and the movie was disappointing.

• After the book was read, the movie was disappointing.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Determine the meaning of the word "melancholy" as used in the sentence: "The melancholy tune of the violin filled the room."

• Joyful

• Sad

• Loud

• Exciting

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Analyze the impact of the repetition of the word "nevermore" in the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe.

• It creates a sense of hope.

• It adds a musical quality.

• It emphasizes despair and finality.

• It introduces a new character.

What is the effect of the rhyme scheme in the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost?

• It creates a chaotic feeling.

• It provides a sense of calm and reflection.

• It makes the poem difficult to understand.

• It highlights the humor in the poem.

Interpret the figure of speech in the sentence: "The world is your oyster."

• The world is full of pearls.

• The world is difficult to open.

• The world offers many opportunities.

• The world is salty.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which sentence demonstrates an understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings?

• The sun is bright.

• The sun blazed fiercely, casting long shadows.

• The sun is a star.

• The sun is hot.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D