UKBM GRADE 12: MODIFIERS

A. Previously, we have discussed how to differentiate between phrase and clause. Now, to refresh your memory,  the following exercise needs to be done. Decide whether the following are clauses or phrases and then specify the Subject an Verb!

For example:
the children yelled - clause  (the children: SUBJECT, yelled: VERB)
into the room - phrase (NO SUBJECT AND VERB)

1. arriving at the store
2. Gina came into the store
3. although I could not play
4. The running water
5. from earlier centuries
6. before a hurricane occurs
7. during the rainy season
8. I took a quick jog
9. after I walked the path
10. through the winter months

B. Next, you are going to review your understanding on how Complex sentence and Simple sentence differ. Combine these paired-up sentences to be a one-clause sentence. Then, underlined the Subject and the Predicate of the newly-formed sentence!

       E.g .                       The boy was looking at the mirror. He was worried about his pimples.

       ANSWER:             The boy worried about his pimples was looking at the mirror.

       NOTES: Focus on the pronoun in the second sentence. It will be used for the modifier.

1.       The corruptor was exhausted after 7 hours of interview. He was accused of stealing million worth of assets.
2.       A young lady is holding a baby. He was just born yesterday.
3.       The interviewer asked several questions. They were regarding to the vacant position.
4.       The criminal is sent to the prison. It is known as the “most dangerous” place on earth.
5.       A hero had passed away yesterday. He was holding some prestigious emblems.

C. Underline each misplaced modifier.  If a sentence is correct, write correct. If it’s WRONG, correct it!

E.g. The messenger spoke to the receptionist who delivered the package. WRONG

ANSWER:  The messenger who delivered the package spoke to the receptionist.

1.    Having too many assignments, the Math teacher was begged not to give another one.
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2.    Sailing into port, my grandfather stood at the wheel of his new boat. 
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3.    Badly frightened, the puppy cowered under the porch.
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D.   These sentences contain misplaced modifiers. Rewrite each sentence correctly.

         E.g.   Piled up next to the washer, I began doing the laundry.

ANSWER:  I began doing the laundry which piled up next to the washer.

        1.       While talking on the phone, the doorbell rang.
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2.      I like to listen to rock music doing my homework.
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3.      Swinging wildly through the trees, the children were delighted by the monkeys.
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4.      Running across the floor, the rug slipped and I lost my balance.
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5.      Spending way too much money on his old car, Fred’s salary just wasn’t enough.
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#Good Luck#