Recognize and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers (CCSS L.7.1.c)
Exercise Difficulty 4 ~8 min eng.g7.f.ex_27

Audit Own Draft

Prompt

Audit your own research-paper draft for modifier errors. Identify at least 2 sentences starting with descriptive phrases. Verify the actor is present. If any modifier errors, apply 3-step repair.

M-7-F-GR-EX-27-A Interactive Physical / non-image

Modifier-audit worksheet for own draft with sentence-collection and fix lines. Print-ready 8.5x11.

Answer criteria
type rubric
rubric
2+ sentences identified + actors verified + fixes if needed = 4; 2 identified no verification = 3; 1 identified = 2; 0 = 1
Hints
  1. Search for sentences starting with 'Drawing on...' / 'When ___ing...' / 'After ___ing...'
  2. Reading aloud helps catch dangling modifiers.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Skips audit because student feels their draft is clean.
  • Doesn't number repair steps.
Used in lessons