Question
In which sentence is the modifying phrase placed correctly?
If the chores are not done, Hollis will not receive her allowance.
To accomplish his goal, Colby needs to wash the dishes, clean up his room, and help with the laundry.
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
If the chores are not done, Hollis will not receive her allowance.
To accomplish his goal, Colby needs to wash the dishes, clean up his room, and help with the laundry.
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
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The sentence with the modifying phrase placed correctly is:
**Before he leaves for school, Troy needs to make his bed.**
This sentence properly places the modifying phrase at the beginning, clearly indicating the condition under which Troy needs to make his bed. The other sentences contain modifying phrases that might be misplaced or less clear.
**Before he leaves for school, Troy needs to make his bed.**
This sentence properly places the modifying phrase at the beginning, clearly indicating the condition under which Troy needs to make his bed. The other sentences contain modifying phrases that might be misplaced or less clear.