Misplaced

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

• The ham sandwiches in plastic bags were handed out to the hungry kids, by the mom.

• The ham sandwiches were in plastic bags, and the mom handed them out to the hungry kids.

• The mom handed out ham sandwiches to the hungry kids in plastic bags.

• The mom handed out the ham sandwiches in plastic bags to the hungry kids.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which definition best describe the meaning of a misplaced modifier?

• word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies.

• modifier that is always placed at the beginning of a sentence.

• grammatical structure that enhances the clarity of a sentence.

• word, phrase, or clause that is correctly separated from the word it modifies.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Identify the misplaced modifier in this sentence: "On her way home, Jan found a gold man's watch."

• On her way home

• Jan found

• a gold man's watch

• None of the above

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is a misplaced modifier?

• A clause that is separated by more than one adjective.

• when a phrase is describing a clause 

• A description that is improperly separated from the word its describing.

• when a modifier's subject is not defined in the sentence

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence does not contain a misplaced modifier?

• Excitedly jumping around, the gift was finally opened by the child.

• The teacher said on Monday she would return the books.

• The kitten was found under the porch by the girl.

• With whipped cream on top, she enjoyed the hot chocolate.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "The kitten was watched by the girl with a bow in her hair."

• The kitten

• was watched

• by the girl

• with a bow in her hair

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "Running quickly, the finish line seemed to approach faster for the athlete."

• Running quickly

• the finish line

• seemed to approach

• for the athlete

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is the misplaced modifier?
Professor Jones, who was late with another essay, waited for the slacker student.

• Professor Jones

• slacker student

• waited for the slacker student

• who was late with another essay

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following sentences does not contain a misplaced or dangling modifier?

• Tired and hungry, the homework seemed endless.

• The young girl watched the kitten playing in the yard.

• Wrapped in a blanket, she watched TV comfortably.

• Carrying a heavy backpack, the walk home was difficult.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the sentence without any misplaced modifier.

• I was asked by Sam to go for a ride on the telephone.

• On the telephone, the ride was asked to me by Sam.

• Sam asked me on the telephone to go for a ride.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C