1. Everyone almost finished the race.
What is the modifier in this sentence?
×Alomost
2. If nearly all of the people in the race finished, what word or phrase does the modifier belong to?
×Everyone
3. Which revision makes it more clear that nearly all of the people in the race finished?
×Almost everyone finished the race.
answers on engenuity

1) Almost

2)Everyone

3)Almost everyone finished the race

Explanation:

In the above given phrase, the modifier is "ALMOST". Modifiers refer to the words which increase the conception of a phrase, without affecting the main message being provided even if they are removed. Such that the grammar of a clause may not be affected if the modifier is removed.

Modifiers tend to directly affect the noun in most cases. Here, the modifier is affecting the noun "EVERYONE" since the phrase sentences 'everyone' finishing the race except a few others. Even when removed, the grammar of the sentence will not be compromised.

The resolution of the sentence is even more clears when it is converted into active voice.

1) Almost

2)Everyone

3)Almost everyone finished the race

Explanation:

no

an argumentative essay presents objectively a topic and its main characteristics. besides, it states all this information and facts by giving authentic and substantiated proof to the audience. by contrast, a persuasive text purpose is to convince the audience about some facts by presenting them according to his/her emotions and feelings. the main purpose of a persuasive text is to convince the audience to agree with the author´s opinion. on the other hand, in the argumentative essay, the author leads the writer to recognize his/her point of view as the correct one.