2ND QTR: Modifiers Flashcards

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What are the different types of Modifiers?

A

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

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The sentence “The lake attracted many birds with gentle waves.” is an example of _________

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Misplaced modifier

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The sentence “While sleeping soundly, the alarm clock awaken.” is an example of ___________

A

Dangling Modifier

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Correct the sentence “The lake attracted many birds with gentle waves.”

A

The lake with gentle waves attracted many birds

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Correct the sentence “While sleeping soundly, the alarm clock awaken.”

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While sleeping soundly, [subject] was awakened by the alarm clock

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