Choosing the Correct Modifier
Directions:
Underline the errors in the sentences below and correct them on the lines at the left.
Example:
awfully A barracuda’s teeth are awful large and knifelike.
_________ 1. When baskets are caulked with resin or clay, they can be real useful for cooking or carrying water.
_________ 2. This fall’s television shows are sure interesting.
_________ 3. Jefferson did good in the state-wide art contest held last week.
_________ 4. John’s every day shirts are all white, ivory or light blue, but his ties are always colorful.
_________ 5. I ran bad in my first race, but in the second race I did much better.
_________ 6. The children are already for the picnic.
_________ 7. The dead skunk under the foundation of the house continued to smell badly for weeks.
_________ 8. The ginger ice cream tasted well.
_________ 9. Letters publicizing the reunion celebration for the class of 1985 have all ready been mailed.
_________ 10. Daphne scored perfect on the mathematics section of her college entrance examination.
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