MODIFIERS
A modifier is misplaced when it is not next to the word it describes. True or False?
Answer: True
In the sentence, “When Anna met Maria, she was late,” why is there confusion?
Answer: The pronoun “she” could refer to Anna or Maria
This communicative style is used when talking informally with friends.
Answer: Casual style
In this type of analogy, the words have similar meanings.
Answer: Synonym Analogy
A modifier that does not clearly refer to any word in the sentence is called this.
Answer: dangling modifier
What is a pronoun-reference error?
Answer: This error happens when a pronoun does not clearly refer to a specific noun.
This communicative style follows rules and is often used in formal speeches and ceremonies.
Answer: Frozen Style
In this type of analogy, the words have opposite meanings.
Answer: Antonym Analogy
Identify the misplaced modifier in this sentence:
“She almost drove her kids to school every day.”
Answer: “almost” (It should be “She drove her kids to school almost every day.”)
Identify the pronoun-reference error in this sentence /what is unclear in the sentence?
“John told Mark that he won the contest.”
Answer: The pronoun “he” is unclear
This communicative style is commonly used in conversations between teachers and students.
Answer: Consultative style
“Rain : flood” is an example of what type of analogy?
Answer: Cause and Effect
Fix the dangling modifier in this sentence:
“Running to catch the bus, the backpack was left on the stairs.”
Answer: “Running to catch the bus, she left the backpack on the stairs.”
“The teacher spoke to the students, and they were angry.”
Answer: “The teacher spoke to the angry students.,” or “The students were angry after the teacher spoke to them.”
This communicative style occurs among close family members or best friends who share private language or expressions.
Answer: Intimate Style
“Wheel : car” shows what type of analogy?
Answer: Part-to-whole
Explain why this sentence is a dangling modifier and correct it:
“After reading the book, the movie seemed boring.”
Answer: Because “After reading the book” seems to describe “the movie” (which is wrong); it should be “After reading the book, I thought the movie seemed boring.”
Explain how to fix pronoun-reference errors in writing.
Answer: By making sure the pronoun clearly matches and refers to a specific noun
Identify the communicative style used:
“A job interview conversation between an employer and an applicant.”
Answer: Consultative Style
Give an example of classification analogy.
Answer: “Rose : flower” is an example of this type of analogy because one belongs to a group.