Read the sentence, then answer the questions that follow. Everyone almost finished the race. What is the modifier in this sentence?

1. almost

2. everyone

3. almost everyone finished the race

Explanation:

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To figure out what the modifier is, ask yourself what word or words can be removed from the sentence. Remove each word and test the sentence without it.

Does this make sense: "Almost finished the race." This is not a complete sentence.

Does this make sense: "Everyone finished the race." This sentence makes sense. So, almost is your modifier.

Hint: a modifier adds more detail to your sentence.