Quiz on Modifiers

What is a modifier?

• A word that limits or describes another word in the sentence

• A word that connects ideas in a sentence

• A word that expresses action or state of being

• A word that shows possession or ownership

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

• "She wore a red dress and went to the party."

• "Running quickly, the race was won by him."

• "The dog with the black fur is my pet."

• "He studied carefully for hours before the test."

What is the function of an adverb?

• To modify a noun by describing its qualities

• To express action or a state of being

• To modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb

• To show relationship or connection between ideas

Which is an example of a dangling modifier?

• "Having finished the meal, he washed the dishes afterward."

• "After the meeting, the report was completed."

• "She carefully cleaned the table before dinner."

• "The children enjoyed playing in the park all afternoon."

Which sentence uses a modifier correctly?

• "He quickly finished his homework before dinner."

• "He finished quickly his homework and went out."

• "He finished his homework quickly and then watched TV."

• "He finished his homework before quickly going out."

A __________ modifier adds extra information about a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

The modifier in the sentence “The tired students listened attentively” describes the __________.

A __________ modifier is misplaced when it is not clearly connected to the word it’s meant to describe.

A __________ modifier often leaves out the noun it’s supposed to modify.

A well-placed modifier adds clarity and avoids __________.