Exercise: Modifiers

Grammar Exercise on Modifiers

Before starting this exercise, ensure that you have thoroughly studied the lessons on modifiers in English grammar. This exercise aims to test your understanding and application of modifiers in sentences. It includes various types of activities such as fill in the blanks, multiple-choice questions, and long and short answers.

Fill in the Blanks

In the following sentences, fill in the blanks with an appropriate modifier (word or phrase).

1. He was _______ tired that he fell asleep immediately.
2. The dog, _____, chased his tail in circles.
3. She painted a _______ picture for her mother's birthday.
4. The _______ student scored the highest on the test.
5. The meal was _______ that everyone asked for seconds.

Multiple-Choice Questions

Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence.

1. The concert yesterday was _______.
   Amazingly
   Midnight
   Dolphins
   Football
2. The cake, ______, was eaten quickly at the party.
   Red
   Delicious
   Carpet
   Movies
3. The _______ cat chased the mouse.
   Quickly
   Furry
   Birds
   Windows

Correct the sentences

Correct the following sentences by fixing misplaced or dangling modifiers.

1. The girl walked her dog in red high heels.
2. I found a gold woman's necklace.
3. Having finished the assignment, the Xbox was my next target.

Answers

Fill in the Blanks

1. He was so tired that he fell asleep immediately.
2. The dog, excited, chased his tail in circles.
3. She painted a beautiful picture for her mother's birthday.
4. The hardest-working student scored the highest on the test.
5. The meal was so delicious that everyone asked for seconds.

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. The concert yesterday was amazingly.
2. The cake, delicious, was eaten quickly at the party.
3. The furry cat chased the mouse.

Correct the sentences

1. The girl in red high heels walked her dog.
2. I found a woman's gold necklace.
3. Having finished the assignment, I made the Xbox my next target.