WorksheetsModifiers Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.
A warm and cozy fire protected us from the cold outside our window.
I want the one in the big box on the top shelf with a blue wrapper.
Don’t do nothing to wake that baby, Josh.
I can’t hardly understand the words to that song.
Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.
No one hadn’t ever found a trace of the mountain lion’s tracks.
We hadn’t seen no hint of rain until the thunder cracked.
Raul and his team couldn’t find the last item on the scavenger hunt anywhere.
What is the most largest animal in the world?
Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.
No one tells more funnier jokes than she does.
Jefferson Street is a shorter route than Palmer Avenue.
My mother considers Martin Luther King, Jr., Day one of the importantest holidays of the year.
The characters in this novel were least interesting than those in any other book I’ve ever read.
Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.
To me, the statues on Easter Island are more mysterious than any ancient structure.
You know more about raccoons than anyone.
Keith, who is running for treasurer, is more responsible than any candidate.
That sailor can tie better knots than anyone else on the dock.
Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.
This colt is the wildest of the two that arrived here last week.
Between social studies and Spanish, Spanish is the subject I like most.
After a little extra practice, Jody was able to organize her essays more coherently.
I’m glad we didn’t use floodlights; these Chinese lanterns glow soft.
Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.
Your advice is the wisest that I’ve received.
The committee will choose the more abler of the two candidates.
Since her accident, Lisa seems more cautiously.
Brad and Kevin collect geodes; Brad’s collection is biggest.
Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.
The rougher of the three trails on the mountain had a magnificent view.
In this contest, whoever throws the javelin farthest wins.
Of all the players on the opposing team, she can run faster.
Rather than another plant, a few pieces of Mexican pottery would look best in the garden.
Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.
Who is the best player—Carla or Ashley?
Many people work best after a good night’s sleep.
Rubber trees, native to South America, grow best in tropical climates rather than in temperate climates.
Which is the more valuable coin—the penny, the peso, or the pfennig?
Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.
After looking at dozens of cars, my father bought the one with the better gas mileage.
Of all the people in our club, Mary works more harder than anyone else.
For weaving baskets and mats, the most useful fiber may be raffia.
Cold grapes taste well on a hot summer day.
Three of the following sentences have errors in the use of modifiers; ONE sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.
Collies, first bred in Scotland, make superb shepherds and get along good with people, too.
Ooh, dinner smells well, Dad!
That dog obeys your orders really good!
Natalie did well on her exam.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Jane stomped on the bug without shoes on.
Without shoes on, Jane stomped on the bug.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Mabel, who was wearing her nightgown, let in the meter reader.
Mabel let in the meter reader who was wearing her nightgown.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
The winner of the pie-eating contest almost ate five pies in ten minutes.
The winner of the pie-eating contest ate almost five pies in ten minutes.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
The man picked up the box of books with arthritis.
The man with arthritis picked up the box of books.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
I only saw two dollars on the table.
I saw only two dollars on the table.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Looking straight at the student through her bifocals, the teacher awaited his answer.
Looking straight at the student, the teacher awaited his answer through her bifocals.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
The boy is sitting on the fence with red hair and whistling.
The boy with red hair is sitting on the fence and whistling.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
She watched her brothers play baseball in her new outfit
In her new outfit, she watched her brothers play baseball.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
I have some candy in my desk drawer that my mom made.
In my desk drawer I have some candy that my mom made.
I have some candy that my mom made in my desk drawer.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
I saw him trying to copy my paper with my own eyes.
With my own eyes, I saw him trying to copy my paper.
