Modifiers, Appositives, Coordinating Adjectives

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Modifier

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a word, phrase, or clause that functions as an adjective or adverb

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Appositive

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noun or pronoun or phrase set off by commas that interrupts the sentence and gives further explanation

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What are coordinating adjectives?

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adjectives that appear in sequence with one another that modify the same noun

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What is an aside?

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Temporary departure from a main theme or topic, a short digression

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What is the hardest topic for you that we have covered so far? Options: Modifiers, Appositives, Coordinating Adjectives, Asides

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What is it called when the modifier in the sentence is modifying something that is not in the sentence?

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dangling modifier

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Find the dangling modifier in the sentence: After playing video games all day, the dog was ready to be walked.

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After playing video games all day

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Find the dangling modifier in the sentence: While lacing my shoelaces, the cat yawned and settled into the chair.

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While lacing my shoelaces

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What is it called when the modifier is modifying something in the sentence but is in the wrong place?

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misplaced modifier

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Identify the misplaced modifier in the sentence: Buddy sat in the chair with a broken leg.

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with a broken leg