7th Grade ELA Modifiers

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What is a modifier in English grammar?

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A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that provides description in sentences, often adding detail to nouns or verbs.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'The tall boy with red hair led the parade.' or 'The tall boy with red hair lead the parade.'

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The correct sentence is 'The tall boy with red hair led the parade.' 'Led' is the past tense of 'lead'.

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What is the error in the sentence: 'Inspecting the books, the accountants hand begin to shake.'?

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The error is in the phrase 'the accountants hand'; it should be 'the accountant's hand' to show possession.

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What is the purpose of using modifiers in a sentence?

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Modifiers enhance sentences by providing additional information about nouns and verbs, making the meaning clearer.

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Is the sentence 'Filled with cream, covered in chocolate frosting, and dusted with sprinkles, you will enjoy this cupcake.' correct?

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Yes, the sentence is correct; it uses modifiers effectively to describe the cupcake.

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'Our teacher says that goldfish,like most pets,require care.'?

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There should be spaces after the commas: 'Our teacher says that goldfish, like most pets, require care.'

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier.

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'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' (It suggests she nearly did, rather than she did it almost every day.)

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What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?

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An adjective modifies a noun, while an adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

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How can you correct a dangling modifier?

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You can correct a dangling modifier by rewriting the sentence to clearly state the subject being modified.