A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is supposed to be describing a particular word in a sentence but sounds as if it isn't because of its placement. Try your hand at IXL Grade 8 PP.1: Misplaced modifiers with pictures. You will see the humorous, ridiculous images conjured up by misplaced modifiers. Go for a Smart Score of 75 in 15 minutes or less. Careful - the "wrong" answer is often right! Don't forget the Learn With An Example feature.
ZZZIIIMMPPP! Most of us have heard the sound of bugs flying into a zapper on a warm summer night - did you ever wonder why they do this to themselves? In this poem, a moth explains to a cockroach (who happens to be a reincarnated writer) exactly why. Please read this poem and answer the questions that follow.
As a lover of words (or logophile), I am frequently engaged in episodes of wordplay. This activity is the result of an extended session that started while I was sitting in a traffic jam on Route 202. See how many you can figure out (here are the answers - please don't peek until you give it your best shot).
You have five choices this week for your Quick Write - you might write about a battle between Titans and Giants, Vikings and Patriots, or Raiders and Cowboys. Or, you might wax poetic about your family. (How's that for variety?) Three other options are also available - check out this link to view them.