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Parts of Speech and Modifiers

Question 2 • SS-English Language Arts 7

Which sentence shows the best placement for the modifier “with the shaggy fur”?

Answer
A
With the shaggy fur, we laughed at the dog who was catching the ball.
B
We laughed at the dog who was catching the ball with the shaggy fur.
C
We laughed at the dog with the shaggy fur who was catching the ball.
D
Catching the ball, we laughed at the dog who was with the shaggy fur.

Explanation

The phrase “with the shaggy fur” describes the dog, so it should appear next to “the dog.” Choice C places the modifier directly after “dog,” making the meaning clear. In choice B, the phrase comes after “ball,” so it could sound as if the ball has shaggy fur.

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