Modifications and accommodations can both be used to adapt instruction. What is the difference between the two? Question 1 options: Only modifications are used to adapt instruction. Modifications are changes in the way a student accesses learning, without changing the actual standards a student is working toward. Accommodations alter or lower the standards or expectations. Accommodations are changes in the way a student accesses learning, without changing the actual standards a student is working toward. Modifications alter or lower the standards or expectations. Adaptations do not include either modifications or accommodations. Only accommodations are used to adapt instruction.