What is a modifier?
A. A word that replaces a noun
B. A word or phrase that provides description
C. A complete sentence
D. A sentence that is missing an adjective
B. A word or phrase that provides description.
Which term describes a group of words without a subject, or a verb that cannot stand alone as a sentence?
A. Phrase
B. Dangling modifier
C. Department clause
D. modifier
A. Phrase
Which characteristic describes an independent clause?
A. Especially as an incomplete thought
B. It expresses a complete thought
C. It has a supporting role in a sentence
D. It cannot stand on its own
B. It expresses a complete thought.
Which element place a supporting role in a sentence?
A. An independent clause
B. A dependent clause
C. A relative pronoun
D. A complete thought
B. A dependent clause
Which term describes a group of words containing a subject and it’s verb?
A. A subject.
B. A predicate
C. A phrase.
D. A clause.
D. A clause.
The correct answer is B. A modifier is a word or phrase that provides description or additional information about another word in a sentence. In this case, it describes how a modifier is defined.
To arrive at the answer, you can first understand what a modifier is by looking up its definition in a dictionary or a grammar resource. Then, you can analyze each option provided and see which one aligns with the definition you've learned. In this case, option B accurately describes a modifier as a word or phrase that provides description.