Question
In which sentence is the modifying phrase placed incorrectly?(2 points)
Responses
To accomplish his goal, Colby needs to wash the dishes, clean up his room, and help with the laundry.
To accomplish his goal, Colby needs to wash the dishes, clean up his room, and help with the laundry.
If the chores are not done, Hollis will not receive her allowance.
If the chores are not done, Hollis will not receive her allowance.
Before he leaves for school, Troy needs to make his bed.
Before he leaves for school, Troy needs to make his bed.
Maddie wants to buy new soccer cleats from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Soccer Nation.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
(1) Robert and his brothers always help his dad maintain the family farm every weekend. (2) They all take turns feeding the chickens, milking the cows, and watering the vegetables. (3) Afterward, their dad takes them out for ice cream. (4) After a hard weekend’s work, ice cream is always appreciated!
Which sentence contains an error in pronoun use?
(2 points)
Responses
Sentence 1
Sentence 1
Sentence 3
Sentence 3
Sentence 2
Sentence 2
Sentence 4
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Caitlin an outspoken teenager is running for class president. She has some great ideas about how her school can raise money for STEM projects. She also wants her peers to have healthier snacks provided in the lunchroom. Caitlin has the support of many of her friends and teachers.
Where should commas be placed in this paragraph to correct an error in construction?
(2 points)
Responses
After the word “also” and after the word “teenager”
After the word “also” and after the word “teenager”
After the word “Caitlin” and after the word “teenager”
After the word “Caitlin” and after the word “teenager”
After the word “raise”
After the word “raise”
After the word “friends”
After the word “friends”
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Brandon helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Which revision of this sentence uses commas accurately?
(2 points)
Responses
Brandon helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped, the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped, the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with groceries
ANALYZATION QUESTION: Which of the following responses below BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) strategy for responding to the following prompt: In 2-3 sentences, explain why using modifiers correctly is important in writing. (3 points)
Responses
It is important to use modifiers correctly to ensure that the correct words are being described in a way that makes sense. Placement is important to ensure that modifiers actually modify the word they are intending to describe.
It is important to use modifiers correctly to ensure that the correct words are being described in a way that makes sense. Placement is important to ensure that modifiers actually modify the word they are intending to describe.
Modifiers are very important to writing, but they should be used sparingly throughout one’s writing. They help to describe stuff.
Modifiers are very important to writing, but they should be used sparingly throughout one’s writing. They help to describe stuff.
Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that help to describe. They have to be used just right, or it can get very confusing for readers.
Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that help to describe. They have to be used just right, or it can get very confusing for readers.
It is important to use modifiers so that the right words are used and that readers understand what is happening in the sentence. They are words, phrases, or clauses that describe. Be careful when using modifiers in your own writing.
Responses
To accomplish his goal, Colby needs to wash the dishes, clean up his room, and help with the laundry.
To accomplish his goal, Colby needs to wash the dishes, clean up his room, and help with the laundry.
If the chores are not done, Hollis will not receive her allowance.
If the chores are not done, Hollis will not receive her allowance.
Before he leaves for school, Troy needs to make his bed.
Before he leaves for school, Troy needs to make his bed.
Maddie wants to buy new soccer cleats from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Soccer Nation.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
(1) Robert and his brothers always help his dad maintain the family farm every weekend. (2) They all take turns feeding the chickens, milking the cows, and watering the vegetables. (3) Afterward, their dad takes them out for ice cream. (4) After a hard weekend’s work, ice cream is always appreciated!
Which sentence contains an error in pronoun use?
(2 points)
Responses
Sentence 1
Sentence 1
Sentence 3
Sentence 3
Sentence 2
Sentence 2
Sentence 4
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Caitlin an outspoken teenager is running for class president. She has some great ideas about how her school can raise money for STEM projects. She also wants her peers to have healthier snacks provided in the lunchroom. Caitlin has the support of many of her friends and teachers.
Where should commas be placed in this paragraph to correct an error in construction?
(2 points)
Responses
After the word “also” and after the word “teenager”
After the word “also” and after the word “teenager”
After the word “Caitlin” and after the word “teenager”
After the word “Caitlin” and after the word “teenager”
After the word “raise”
After the word “raise”
After the word “friends”
After the word “friends”
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Brandon helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Which revision of this sentence uses commas accurately?
(2 points)
Responses
Brandon helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped, the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped, the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with groceries
ANALYZATION QUESTION: Which of the following responses below BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) strategy for responding to the following prompt: In 2-3 sentences, explain why using modifiers correctly is important in writing. (3 points)
Responses
It is important to use modifiers correctly to ensure that the correct words are being described in a way that makes sense. Placement is important to ensure that modifiers actually modify the word they are intending to describe.
It is important to use modifiers correctly to ensure that the correct words are being described in a way that makes sense. Placement is important to ensure that modifiers actually modify the word they are intending to describe.
Modifiers are very important to writing, but they should be used sparingly throughout one’s writing. They help to describe stuff.
Modifiers are very important to writing, but they should be used sparingly throughout one’s writing. They help to describe stuff.
Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that help to describe. They have to be used just right, or it can get very confusing for readers.
Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that help to describe. They have to be used just right, or it can get very confusing for readers.
It is important to use modifiers so that the right words are used and that readers understand what is happening in the sentence. They are words, phrases, or clauses that describe. Be careful when using modifiers in your own writing.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided sentences and prompts:
**1. In which sentence is the modifying phrase placed incorrectly?**
- The correct response is: *Maddie wants to buy new soccer cleats from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Soccer Nation.*
- The modifying phrase "once she saves up enough money, Soccer Nation" creates confusion about what it is supposed to modify.
**2. Which sentence contains an error in pronoun use?**
- The correct response is: *Sentence 4.*
- Sentence 4 ambiguously uses the pronoun "it," which can make the statement unclear about what is being appreciated.
**3. Where should commas be placed in this paragraph to correct an error in construction?**
- The correct response is: *After the word “Caitlin” and after the word “teenager.”*
- The sentence should read "Caitlin, an outspoken teenager, is running for class president."
**4. Which revision of this sentence uses commas accurately?**
- The correct response is: *Brandon helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with groceries.*
- The clause "which was overflowing with groceries" is non-restrictive and needs to be set off with commas.
**5. Which of the following responses below BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E strategy for responding to the following prompt?**
- The correct response is: *It is important to use modifiers correctly to ensure that the correct words are being described in a way that makes sense. Placement is important to ensure that modifiers actually modify the word they are intending to describe.*
- This response effectively restates the prompt, answers it, and explains the importance of correct modifier placement in writing.
**1. In which sentence is the modifying phrase placed incorrectly?**
- The correct response is: *Maddie wants to buy new soccer cleats from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Soccer Nation.*
- The modifying phrase "once she saves up enough money, Soccer Nation" creates confusion about what it is supposed to modify.
**2. Which sentence contains an error in pronoun use?**
- The correct response is: *Sentence 4.*
- Sentence 4 ambiguously uses the pronoun "it," which can make the statement unclear about what is being appreciated.
**3. Where should commas be placed in this paragraph to correct an error in construction?**
- The correct response is: *After the word “Caitlin” and after the word “teenager.”*
- The sentence should read "Caitlin, an outspoken teenager, is running for class president."
**4. Which revision of this sentence uses commas accurately?**
- The correct response is: *Brandon helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with groceries.*
- The clause "which was overflowing with groceries" is non-restrictive and needs to be set off with commas.
**5. Which of the following responses below BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E strategy for responding to the following prompt?**
- The correct response is: *It is important to use modifiers correctly to ensure that the correct words are being described in a way that makes sense. Placement is important to ensure that modifiers actually modify the word they are intending to describe.*
- This response effectively restates the prompt, answers it, and explains the importance of correct modifier placement in writing.