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Where should requests for information regarding duplication be sent?
Where should requests for information regarding duplication be sent?
- To any email address at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- To the Permissions website or mailed to HMH Compliance (correct)
- To Houghton Mifflin Harcourt social media accounts
- To the author of the work directly
Which of the following actions is NOT allowed concerning Houghton Mifflin Harcourt trademarks?
Which of the following actions is NOT allowed concerning Houghton Mifflin Harcourt trademarks?
- Displaying the trademarks in a respectful manner
- Using the trademarks for promotional purposes
- Using similar marks in a way that misrepresents ownership (correct)
- Diluting Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's trademarks (correct)
What is the official address to mail requests for permissions?
What is the official address to mail requests for permissions?
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 9400 Southpark Center Loop, Orlando, California
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Attn: Compliance, 9400 Southpark Center Loop, Orlando, Florida (correct)
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 9400 Northpark Ave, Orlando, Florida
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 9400 Eastpark Ave, Orlando, Florida
What should not be done with the HMH logo and trademarks?
What should not be done with the HMH logo and trademarks?
What does the permitted use of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt trademarks benefit?
What does the permitted use of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt trademarks benefit?
What is the main issue addressed in the content related to writing?
What is the main issue addressed in the content related to writing?
Which phrase needs to be repositioned to correctly modify the verb 'read'?
Which phrase needs to be repositioned to correctly modify the verb 'read'?
How should the phrase 'with a few belongings' be modified for clarity?
How should the phrase 'with a few belongings' be modified for clarity?
Which of the following describes the correct placement of the phrase 'with their bare hands'?
Which of the following describes the correct placement of the phrase 'with their bare hands'?
What is emphasized with the term 'misplaced modifier'?
What is emphasized with the term 'misplaced modifier'?
What does the phrase 'hover above areas' modify in the context provided?
What does the phrase 'hover above areas' modify in the context provided?
What is one correct application of modifiers described in the content?
What is one correct application of modifiers described in the content?
What natural weather event is depicted in the context?
What natural weather event is depicted in the context?
What is a misplaced modifier?
What is a misplaced modifier?
How can one correct a misplaced modifier?
How can one correct a misplaced modifier?
In the sentence 'The inspector checked the building wearing the red windbreaker', what is misplaced?
In the sentence 'The inspector checked the building wearing the red windbreaker', what is misplaced?
Which of the following is an example of a correct revision of a misplaced modifier?
Which of the following is an example of a correct revision of a misplaced modifier?
What role do adjectives play in a sentence?
What role do adjectives play in a sentence?
Which of the following sentences is correctly structured with an adverb?
Which of the following sentences is correctly structured with an adverb?
Which modification is required in the phrase 'Kara Garcia was praised for her architecture in magazines.'?
Which modification is required in the phrase 'Kara Garcia was praised for her architecture in magazines.'?
Which of the following statements about adverbs is true?
Which of the following statements about adverbs is true?
What is the primary error in the phrase 'Stilts that are in coastal areas elevate houses'?
What is the primary error in the phrase 'Stilts that are in coastal areas elevate houses'?
What correction is made to improve clarity in the revised sentence regarding the rescue of people after Hurricane Katrina?
What correction is made to improve clarity in the revised sentence regarding the rescue of people after Hurricane Katrina?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the proper use of modifiers?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the proper use of modifiers?
What is a likely consequence of using misplaced modifiers in communication?
What is a likely consequence of using misplaced modifiers in communication?
In the context of sentence structure, what does the term 'participle' refer to?
In the context of sentence structure, what does the term 'participle' refer to?
What does the revised passage emphasize about the actions taken after Hurricane Katrina?
What does the revised passage emphasize about the actions taken after Hurricane Katrina?
What is the implication of the statement 'Built on sand, the house started to sink'?
What is the implication of the statement 'Built on sand, the house started to sink'?
What strategy is most effective for correcting misplaced modifiers?
What strategy is most effective for correcting misplaced modifiers?
Study Notes
Modifiers
- A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that provides more context about another word in a sentence
- Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns
- Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs
- Example: "The tall house stood on the hill." (Tall is the adjective modifying the noun "house")
Misplaced Modifiers
- A misplaced modifier is a modifier that is positioned too far from the word it is meant to describe
- This can lead to confusion and awkwardness in the sentence.
- Example: "Kara Garcia was praised for her architecture in magazines."
- This sentence implies that the magazines praised the architecture. However, the intended meaning is that Kara Garcia was praised in the magazines.
- To correct a misplaced modifier, move the modifier closer to the word it is meant to modify.
- Example: "Kara Garcia was praised in magazines for her architecture."
- Here, the phrase "in magazines" is moved closer to the noun "Kara Garcia," making the meaning clear.
- Tip: When a participle is at the beginning of a sentence, the subject it modifies should follow it closely.
- Example: "Built on sand, the house started to sink."
- The phrase "built on sand" modifies "the house," so it is placed directly before "the house" to ensure the correct meaning.
- Example: "Built on sand, the house started to sink."
Incorrect Use Of Modifiers & Their Corrections
- Incorrect: "You have probably read on the internet about the 2005 flooding of New Orleans."
- Correct: "You have probably read about the 2005 flooding of New Orleans on the internet."
- Incorrect: "After Hurricane Katrina, many people had to be rescued from rooftops with few belongings."
- Correct: "After Hurricane Katrina, many people with few belongings had to be rescued from rooftops."
- Incorrect: "People had climbed up to escape flood waters with their bare hands."
- Correct: "People had climbed up with their bare hands to escape flood waters."
- Incorrect: "Now many stilt houses that were once flooded in New Orleans hover above areas."
- Correct: "Now many stilt houses hover above areas that were once flooded in New Orleans."
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Test your understanding of modifiers in sentences, focusing on their definitions, types, and correct usage. This quiz will help you identify and correct misplaced modifiers to enhance clarity in writing. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their grammar skills.
