Take Home Exercise 2
(5 points)
I.
Find all modifiers, and explain what each modifier describes. Also identify if the modifier is an adjective word, phrase, or clause, OR an adverbial word, phrase, or clause. (1)
Gentle Thomas, who always does his best to help others, saw a homeless man in the park, where he sometimes goes, at 8 o’clock this morning, 30 minutes before he had to start his work. Wanting to help the man so much, he forgot the fact that he had only 30 minutes to get to his office.
II.
Correct the following sentences, explain what is wrong. (2)
1.
If I studied, I could have passed the test.
2.
If I had been a driver, we might not have the accident.
3.
I always do the dishes as if I am the only one in the house.
4.
I take care of my nephew as if he was my child.
5.
Tom could finish the homework if Janet had helped him.
6.
If I was in the house, I could have had money.
7.
I wish he plays soccer very well.
8.
If I had one million dollars, I could have bought the house.
9.
If she worked hard, she would have earned a higher grade.
10.
I wish I can retake the exam.
11.
Ali explains the concept to us as if he is the instructor.
12.
If I did it faster yesterday, I would be here today.
III.
The following sentences contain either dangling or misplaced modifiers. Revise the sentences, and explain what is wrong. (2)
1.
Having looked through the whole music store, the CD I wanted just wasn’t there.
2.
The jacket was just too small in the store.
3.
Running for the bus, the rain started coming down in buckets and I got all wet.
4.
The couch was kind of ugly in the furniture store.
5.
Having searched and searched for Mr. Right, it started to seem like he didn’t exist.
6.
Driving around the corner, the bicycle was hit.
7.
Feeling so exhausted, the park bench looked inviting.
8.
Changing the oil every 3,000 miles, the car seemed to run better.
9.
The dog was chasing the boy with the pink collar.
10.
We will not sell paraffin to anyone in glass bottles.
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Including Mental Health Support in Project Delivery, 14 May.pdf
Take Home Exercise 2 (5 points)I.Find all modifiers, and.docx
1. Take Home Exercise 2
(5 points)
I.
Find all modifiers, and explain what each modifier describes.
Also identify if the modifier is an adjective word, phrase, or
clause, OR an adverbial word, phrase, or clause. (1)
Gentle Thomas, who always does his best to help others, saw a
homeless man in the park, where he sometimes goes, at 8
o’clock this morning, 30 minutes before he had to start his
work. Wanting to help the man so much, he forgot the fact that
he had only 30 minutes to get to his office.
II.
Correct the following sentences, explain what is wrong. (2)
1.
If I studied, I could have passed the test.
2.
If I had been a driver, we might not have the accident.
3.
I always do the dishes as if I am the only one in the house.
4.
2. I take care of my nephew as if he was my child.
5.
Tom could finish the homework if Janet had helped him.
6.
If I was in the house, I could have had money.
7.
I wish he plays soccer very well.
8.
If I had one million dollars, I could have bought the house.
9.
If she worked hard, she would have earned a higher grade.
10.
I wish I can retake the exam.
11.
Ali explains the concept to us as if he is the instructor.
12.
If I did it faster yesterday, I would be here today.
III.
The following sentences contain either dangling or misplaced
modifiers. Revise the sentences, and explain what is wrong. (2)
1.
Having looked through the whole music store, the CD I wanted
3. just wasn’t there.
2.
The jacket was just too small in the store.
3.
Running for the bus, the rain started coming down in buckets
and I got all wet.
4.
The couch was kind of ugly in the furniture store.
5.
Having searched and searched for Mr. Right, it started to seem
like he didn’t exist.
6.
Driving around the corner, the bicycle was hit.
7.
Feeling so exhausted, the park bench looked inviting.
8.
Changing the oil every 3,000 miles, the car seemed to run
better.
9.
The dog was chasing the boy with the pink collar.
