What is the main topic discussed in the introduction?

Modifiers and Sentence Clarity

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9th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sentence fragments
Misplaced and dangling modifiers
The use of conjunctions
The importance of punctuation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to place modifiers close to the words they modify?
To confuse the reader
To ensure clarity and accuracy
To use more adjectives
To make sentences longer
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a single-word modifier?
Who saved the child
Quickly
In the park
After the rain
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What potential issue can arise from using adverb modifiers?
They are never used in formal writing
They are always at the end of a sentence
They can cause unexpected problems if misplaced
They can make sentences too short
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a dangling modifier?
A modifier that is too long
A modifier placed next to a word it cannot logically modify
A modifier that is not needed
A modifier that is always at the beginning of a sentence
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you correct a dangling modifier?
By removing the modifier
By adding a human subject
By using a different adjective
By changing the verb tense
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'While eating supper, the phone rang,' what is the issue?
The subject is missing
The sentence is too long
The phone is eating supper
The verb is incorrect
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should be done to correct the sentence 'For 3 days almost ate nothing'?
Move 'almost' to modify '3 days'
Add a comma after 'days'
Change 'ate' to 'eats'
Remove 'almost'
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the exercise section, what is the main focus?
Using more adjectives
Writing longer sentences
Identifying and correcting misrelated and dangling modifiers
Correcting punctuation errors
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