What is a modifier?
Modifiers!

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English
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A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that provides description in sentences, adding detail to nouns or verbs.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an adjective?
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, providing more information about it, such as size, color, or quality.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an adverb?
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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly', indicating how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the modifier in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'
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The modifiers are 'quick' and 'brown', which describe the noun 'fox', and 'lazy', which describes the noun 'dog'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of using modifiers in sentences?
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Modifiers enhance sentences by providing additional details, making writing more vivid and informative.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Correct the dangling modifier: 'Running down the street, the flowers were beautiful.'
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Corrected: 'Running down the street, I saw the beautiful flowers.'
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