Misplaced modifiers

Put the sentence in order to correct any misplaced modifiers

(I will evaluate all sentences prior to final grade)

• we rented a boat

• at the lake

• over the summer

• with an outboard motor

Put the sentence in order to correct any misplaced modifiers

(I will evaluate all sentences prior to final grade)

• that originally lived

• in the Nile River valley

• tools and weapons

• were used by the people

• made of stone

Put the sentence in order to correct any misplaced modifiers

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• to support trade

• built ships for trade

• made of small communities

• that were large and efficient

• early civilizations

Put the sentence in order to correct any misplaced modifiers

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• using strong boats

• emerged in Egypt

• due to trade

• two domains

• known as the North and South kingdoms

Which sentence does NOT include a misplaced modifier?

• I returned the phone to the store that didn't work.

• We served spaghetti to the kids on huge plates.

• Chased by the lion, the photographer saw a tall giraffe.

• In July, the fire department reported that three homes had burned.