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What is a modifier in a sentence?
a) A word, phrase, or clause that adds additional information
b) A word that explains an action
c) A phrase that changes one's action
d) A clause that cannot be its own sentence

What is a misplaced modifier?
a) A clause that is separated by more than one adjective.
b) when a phrase is describing a clause
c) A modifier that is improperly separated from the word(s) it is supposed to be describing.
d) when a modifier's subject is not defined in the sentence

What is a dangling modifier?
a) a modifier that is not in the correct spot in a sentence
b) a modifier - often separated by a comma - whose subject is unknown or unclear
c) a modifier that does an action
d) a modifier that is both a clause and a phrase

What is being modified by the words WITH THE YELLOW STRIPES in the sentence? The shoes with the yellow stripes are expensive.
a) the
b) are
c) expensive
d) shoes

Which word or phrase does the word SO modify? I'm so forgetful that I can never find my keys.
a) I'm
b) forgetful
c) never
d)

Which word or phrase is being modified by the word NICELY? I'm only giving you a second free sample because you asked nicely.
a) sample
b) you
c) asked
d)

Which word or phrase is being modified by the word PEACEFUL? The peaceful chirping of the birds made me smile.
a) birds
b) chirping
c) made
d)

Which sentence is correct?
a) The clerk sold the scarf with the red print to the woman.
b) The clerk sold the scarf to the woman with the red print.
c)
d)

Which sentence is correct?
a) Jessie ate a bowl of cold cereal for breakfast.
b) Jessie ate a cold bowl of cereal for breakfast.
c)
d)

Which sentence is correct?
a) Gazing out the window, Paul missed the homework assignment that Mrs. Smith wrote on the board.
b) Paul missed the homework assignment that Mrs. Smith wrote on the board gazing out the window.
c)
d)

Hot and tired, cold water was what the team needed.
a) Error
b) No error
c)
d)

This book by Judith Griffin describes Nat Turner's struggle for freedom.
a) Error
b) No error
c)
d)

The friendly man said hello to my mother, whose name I can't remember.
a) Error
b) No error
c)
d)

Until I saw the lions at the zoo, I didn't believe that they had such powerful legs.
a) Error
b) No error
c)
d)

Which sentence is correct?
a) He bought a horse for his sister they call Prince.
b) He bought a horse they call Prince for his sister.
c)
d)

Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly?
a) The cleanup program was supported by all of the students that the president of the seventh grade class suggested.
b) The flight attendant, whose brother I know, welcomed us aboard the plane.
c) The friend has a broken leg whom I call.
d) Donald's package is from my mother which came in the mail.

Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly?
a) The students received an A who made the first presentation.
b) The kitten belongs to my neighbor that is on the branch.
c) I showed the colorful cotton fabric that was made in Kenya to my sister.
d) The doctor said that the triplets were quite healthy who examined them.

Which of the following is correct? (Watch out for a Dangling modifier)
a) Exhausted by his first day at school, Sam's eyes closed in the middle of his favorite TV show.
b) Exhausted by his first day at school, Sam closed his eyes in the middle of his favorite TV show.
c)
d)

Which of the following is correct? (Watch out for a Dangling modifier)
a) Though not a fan of science fiction, I liked the new Star Trek movie, to my surprise, was very enjoyable.
b) Though not a fan of science fiction, the new Star Trek movie, to my surprise, was very enjoyable.
c)
d)

Which of the following is correct? (Watch out for a Dangling modifier)
a) Not meaning to be cruel, George didn't mean to hurt Jackie's feelings.
b) Not meaning to be cruel, George's careless remark hurt Jackie's feelings.
c)
d)

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