Misplaced & Dangling Modifier

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion or ambiguity.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, causing confusion or a change in meaning.

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Identify the dangling modifier in the sentence: 'To help keep this party a secret, all of the decorations and supplies will be kept where the birthday boy never goes.'

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To help keep this party a secret.

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How can you correct a dangling modifier?

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You can correct a dangling modifier by adding the subject that the modifier is intended to modify, making the sentence clear.

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What is the difference between a dangling modifier and a misplaced modifier?

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A dangling modifier lacks a clear subject to modify, while a misplaced modifier is incorrectly positioned, leading to ambiguity.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a dangling modifier.

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Feeling hot, the ice cream melted quickly.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier.

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She almost drove her kids to school every day.

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What change should be made to the sentence: 'When running, it is important to breathe through your nose.'?

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Add 'you are' between 'When' and 'running' to clarify the subject.

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In the sentence 'The Honda was stalled on the road out of oil,' what type of modifier is present?

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Misplaced modifier (MM).

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In the sentence 'He kept all his medicine in the medicine cabinet that had been prescribed for him,' what type of modifier is present?

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Misplaced modifier (MM).