Fill in the blanks with terms that relate to modifiers.

Question

A(n) _________ is a word(s) that describes nouns by giving some information about a object's size, shape, age, color, origin, or material.
A ________ ________ is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence.
A ________ is a word, phrase, or clause that provides description and sentences.
A _________ ________ is a phrase or clause placed awkwardly in a sentence so that it appears to modify or refer to an unintended word.
A ______ is a part of speech that provides greater description to a verb, adjective, a phrase, a clause, or a sentence.

Answer 1

1. A(n) adjective is a word(s) that describes nouns by giving some information about an object's size, shape, age, color, origin, or material.
2. A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence.
3. A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that provides description in sentences.
4. A misplaced modifier is a phrase or clause placed awkwardly in a sentence so that it appears to modify or refer to an unintended word.
5. A adverb is a part of speech that provides greater description to a verb, adjective, a phrase, a clause, or a sentence.