Misplaced Modifier

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

• Jorge quickly kicked the ball and scored.

• Jorge almost kicked the ball 14 meters.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

• The orchestra members prepared for the performance, tuning their instruments.

• Tuning their instruments, the orchestra members prepared for the performance.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

• The teacher served cookies to the children wrapped in aluminum foil.

• The teacher served cookies wrapped in aluminum foil to the children.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct position.

• The mysterious woman walked toward the car holding an umbrella.

• The mysterious woman was holding an umbrella as she walked towards the car.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct position.

• While driving home from work, Charlie spotted a stray puppy.

• Charlie spotted a stray puppy driving home from work.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

• We are looking for a babysitter for our precious six-year-old who doesn’t drink or smoke and owns a car.

• For our precious six year old, we are looking for a babysitter who doesn't drink or smoke and owns a car.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

• Alyssa looked forward to a relaxing weekend spent with her family having just finished a tough book report.

• Having just finished a tough book report, Alyssa looked forward to a relaxing weekend spent with her family

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which modifier is misplaced in sentence 1?

(1) While cleaning, Ms. Faber found chocolate candy inside her maroon car that was melted. (2) She was happy that she had leather seats, which allowed her to simply wipe off the chocolate with a damp towel.

• chocolate

• that was melted

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is the misplaced modifier in the sentence below?

While she was playing at the park, Lindy accidentally stepped on a piece of glass without any shoes on.

• on a piece of glass

• without any shoes on

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which word is a misplaced modifier in the sentence below?

This year's graduating class admires really the famous British authors of the 19th century.

• really

• famous

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C