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Trimester 3 Mash Up #2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A(n) ___ is a word, phrase, or clause that modifies (or describes) another word and adds detail to a sentence.
a)
verb
b)
modifier
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
2.
A(n) ____ modifies (or describes) nouns or pronouns.
a)
verb
b)
pronoun
c)
adjective 
d)
adverb
3.

What does the red phrase modify (or describe) in the following sentence?

The shoes with the yellow stripes are expensive.

a)

expensive

b)

shoes

4.
To correct a misplaced modifier, rearrange,  revise, and ____ the sentence by moving the words. 
a)
rewrite
b)
review
c)
recycle
d)
reward
5.
Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.
a)
The clerk sold the scarf to the woman with the red print.
b)
The clerk sold the scarf with the red print to the woman.
6.
Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.
a)
On her way to school, Marissa found a woman's green purse.
b)
 On her way to school, Marissa found a green woman's purse.
7.

Is the sentence below written correctly?

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

a)

Yes, the sentence is correct.

b)

No, the sentence has a misplaced modifier.

8.
Does the following contain a misplaced modifier, dangling modifier, or is it written correctly?
Unfortunately stained with yellow mustard, Raymond wore his one collared shirt to the job interview.
a)
misplaced
b)
dangling
c)
written correctly
9.
Does the following contain a misplaced modifier, dangling modifier, or is it written correctly?
Hungry, the leftover pizza was devoured. 
a)
misplaced
b)
dangling
c)
written correctly
10.

We went down the long dirt road.

a)

Coordinate

b)

Cumulative

11.

The quiet, respectful class listened to the guest speaker.

a)

Coordinate

b)

Cumulative

12.

Dr. Bean gave his class a hard final exam at the end of the semester.

a)

Coordinate

b)

Cumulative

13.

John was a nice, helpful student.

a)

Coordinate

b)

Cumulative

14.

Texas longhorns are rugged, adaptable cattle that are known to be intelligent creatures.

a)

Coordinate

b)

Cumulative

15.

We saw several large oranges growing on trees while we were in Florida.

a)

Coordinate

b)

Cumulative