Mastering Misplaced Modifiers

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Definition of Misplaced Modifier

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A word/phrase improperly separated from the word it modifies.

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Example of Misplaced Modifier

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"She almost drove her kids to school every day."

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Corrected Example

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"She drove her kids to school almost every day."

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Common Misplaced Modifier

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Only, just, almost, nearly, barely.

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Effect of Misplaced Modifier

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Creates confusion or changes meaning.

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Identifying Misplaced Modifiers

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Look for modifiers far from the word they modify.

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Misplaced Adjective Example

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"The man walked his dog in a suit."

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Corrected Adjective Example

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"The man in a suit walked his dog."

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Misplaced Adverb Example

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"He nearly ate all the cookies."

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Corrected Adverb Example

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"He ate nearly all the cookies."