Dangling Modifier
Find the dangling modifier in this sentence:
While running to the arena, the heavy gate slammed shut behind Katniss.
Bonus to revise
What is: while running to the arena
Read the sentence:
The Capitol citizens wore extravagant costumes covered in feathers, jewels, and bright colors.
What does extravagant most nearly mean?
What is:
very fancy or over-the-top
Katniss stepped into the dark quiet forest.
Should a comma be used?
Yes - dark, quiet forest
Read the paragraph.
In the world of Panem, the Capitol controls the twelve districts. Each district must send two tributes to compete in the Hunger Games every year. The event is broadcast on television so citizens across the country can watch. The Capitol uses the Games to remind the districts of its power and to discourage rebellion.
Based on The Hunger Games
Question:
What is the author’s purpose for including these facts and explanations?
A. To entertain readers with a funny story about the Capitol
B. To persuade readers to support the Hunger Games
C. To inform readers about how the government in Panem controls the districts
D. To describe the appearance of the Capitol’s buildings
C. To inform readers about how the government in Panem controls the districts
In Chapters 1–2, Katniss hunts outside the fence even though it is against the Capitol’s rules. She also worries about what will happen to Prim if her name is chosen at the Reaping.
What character trait do these details reveal about Katniss?
A. She is selfish because she focuses mostly on her own safety.
B. She is protective because she risks danger and worries about keeping her family safe.
C. She is careless because she ignores the rules of the Capitol.
D. She is curious because she wants to explore places outside District 12.
B. She is protective because she risks danger and worries about keeping her family safe.
Correctly Revise this sentence:
While hiding in the tall grass, the Careers could not see Katniss.
what is:
While hiding in the tall grass, Katniss watched the Careers pass.
The Gamemakers created a hostile arena filled with dangerous traps and wild animals.
Which phrase provides the best context clue?
what is:
dangerous traps and wild animals
Which sentence uses coordinating adjectives correctly?
A. The bright colorful costumes dazzled the crowd.
B. The bright, colorful costumes dazzled the crowd.
C. The bright and colorful costumes dazzled the crowd.
D. Both B and C
What is
D
Why might an author describe the Capitol's extravagant lifestyle in detail?
A. to entertain
B. to persuade readers to admire the Capitol
C. to highlight the contrast between the Capitol and the districts
D. to explain fashion trends.
what is
C
Question 4: Dystopian Governments and Control
Research Question:
How do dystopian governments use fear to control citizens?
A. “Understanding Authoritarian Governments” – National Geographic Society (2022), nationalgeographic.org
B. “Common Plants Found in Eastern Forests” – U.S. Forest Service (2021), fs.usda.gov
C. “Top Young Adult Movies of the 2010s” – American Film Institute (2020), afi.com
D. “History of the Olympic Games” – International Olympic Committee (2019), olympics.com
What is
A. “Understanding Authoritarian Governments” – National Geographic Society (2022),
What is wrong with this sentence?
Running through the woods, the arrow struck the tree.
what is:
the arrow was running through the woods, which is the dangling modifier.
The tribute felt reluctant to leave her family behind, even thought she knew she had no choice.
What does reluctant mean?
a. eager
b. unwilling
c. angry
d. confused
what is:
B - unwilling
How can you test if adjectives are coordinate?
What is the
"and" test or reverse the adjectives
Which sentence best shows the author's purpose of building tension?
A. Katniss walked slowly to the market.
B. Katniss could hear the Careers getting closer with every step.
C. Katniss remembered her favorite meal.
D. Katniss tied her boss.
What is
B
In Chapters 1–2, the author describes District 12 as a poor coal-mining district where many families struggle to find enough food.
How does the setting of District 12 affect the story?
A. It explains why Katniss learned survival skills like hunting and gathering, which influence her actions in the story.
B. It shows that the citizens of District 12 are wealthy and have many opportunities to travel.
C. It explains why the Capitol depends on District 12 for political leadership.
D. It shows that the people in District 12 do not worry about the Hunger Games.
A. It explains why Katniss learned survival skills like hunting and gathering, which influence her actions in the story.
Which sentence correctly avoids a dangling modifier?
a. Climbing the tall tree, the arena looked huge below Katniss.
b. Climbing the tall tree, Katniss saw the arena stretch for miles.
c. Climbing the tall tree, the branches scratched loudly.
d. Climbing the tall tree, the wind blew hard.
What is B
Climbing the tall tree, Katniss saw the arena stretch for miles.
Read the sentence.
The Capitol audience watched the Games with indifference, barely reacting to the violence.
What does indifference most nearly mean?
A. strong excitement about something
B. lack of concern or interest
C. confusion about what is happening
D. fear of a dangerous situation
B. lack of concern or interest
Which sentence does NOT contain coordinate adjectives?
A. The cold, dark arena scared the tributes.
B. The long wooden table held the feast.
C. The loud, cheering crowd filled the stadium.
D. The tall, twisting tree hid Katniss.
What is B
Read the excerpt from Chapter 2 of The Hunger Games.
“I volunteer!” I gasp. “I volunteer as tribute!”
The shocked silence of District 12 falls so heavily it feels like someone has smothered the crowd.
“I believe we have a volunteer,” Effie Trinket says brightly.
How does this dialogue contribute to the development of the story?
A. It shows that Katniss wants attention from the crowd and enjoys being admired by the people of District 12.
B. It reveals Katniss’s protective nature toward Prim and introduces the central conflict of the story.
C. It shows that Effie Trinket dislikes Katniss and plans to punish her for interrupting the ceremony.
D. It explains why the people of District 12 refuse to participate in the Hunger Games.
What is B:
B. It reveals Katniss’s protective nature toward Prim and introduces the central conflict of the story.
Question 2: Book-to-Film Character Analysis
Research Question:
How does the film version of Katniss differ from the character in the novel?
A“History of Movie Cameras” – Library of Congress (2020), loc.gov
B. “Movie Poster Design in Hollywood” – Smithsonian Institution (2019), si.edu
C. “List of Actors in The Hunger Games Movie” – IMDb (2024), imdb.com
D. . “The Hunger Games Film Adaptation: Differences Between Book and Movie” – ReadWriteThink (2021), readwritethink.org
D.. “The Hunger Games Film Adaptation: Differences Between Book and Movie” – ReadWriteThink (2021), readwritethink.org
After running for miles, the trees looked blurry.
What is
After running for miles, Katniss (I) saw the trees begin to blur.
The Gamemakers designed a hostile arena filled with poisonous plants and hidden traps.
What are the best context clues to understand the word hostile?
What is:
poisonous plants, hidden traps.
Explain why this sentence uses a comma:
Peeta carried a large, heavy bag of grain.
What is:
the adjectives are coordinating and pass both the swap test, and the "and" test.
Why might the author describe the arena as dangerous and unpredictable?
A. To show that the arena is a place where tributes must constantly adapt and make quick decisions to survive.
B. To explain that the arena is comfortable and easy for tributes to live in during the Games.
C. To show that the tributes already know exactly what will happen during the Games.
D. To explain that the arena rarely affects the events of the Games.
A. To show that the arena is a place where tributes must constantly adapt and make quick decisions to survive.
Question 1: Government Systems
Research Question:
How is the government in The Hunger Games different from a democratic government?
A.“Biography of Suzanne Collins” – Poetry Foundation (2018), poetryfoundation.org
B. “Forests of Appalachia” – National Park Service (2020), nps.gov
C. “What Is Democracy?” – National Geographic Society (2023), nationalgeographic.org
D. “Popular Young Adult Book Series List” – Goodreads (2021), goodreads.com
C “What Is Democracy?” – National Geographic Society (2023), nationalgeographic.org