What is a modifier Pretest

True or false?

A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that describes a word or makes its meaning more specific.

• True

• False

Modifiers function as:

• adjectives or adverbs.

• conjunctions or prepositions.

A modifier is called "misplaced" when:

• it is placed too close to the word it modifies

• it is placed too far away from the word it modifies

Which sentence is written MOST clearly and correctly? 

• Filled with creamy caramel, Dane enjoyed the surprisingly filling candy bar.
• Filled with creamy caramel, the candy bar Dane enjoyed was surprisingly filling.

Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

• The clerk sold the scarf to the woman with the red print.
• The clerk sold the scarf with the red print to the woman.

Is the sentence below written correctly?

Covered in wildflowers, the elephant pondered the hillside's beauty.

• Yes, the sentence is correct.

• No, the sentence has a misplaced modifier.

A(n) ___ is a word, phrase, or clause that modifies (or describes) another word and adds detail to a sentence.

• verb
• modifier
• adjective
• adverb

Which sentence is correct?

• The teacher's broken umbrella was in the coat room.
• The broken teacher's umbrella was in the coat room.

I gave the towel to my brother that was just washed.

• Modifier is in the wrong position.
• Modifier is in the correct position.

A dangling modifier doesn't have a __________ word to attach itself to; therefore, it is left dangling.

• trigger
• signal
• target
• fun