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QuizMultiple Choice

Parts of Speech and Modifiers

Question 5 • SS-English Language Arts 7

A student wrote the following sentence.Keiko handed her castle project to her teacher that was late.

Answer
A
Keiko that was late handed her castle project to her teacher.
B
Keiko to her teacher that was late handed her castle project.
C
Keiko handed her teacher to her late castle project.
D
Keiko handed her late castle project to her teacher.

Explanation

The phrase “that was late” is placed after “her teacher,” so it sounds as if the teacher was late. To show that the castle project was late, place “late” directly before “castle project.” Choice D says, “Keiko handed her late castle project to her teacher,” making the meaning clear.

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