Mastering Modifiers Flashcard

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A phrase that does not clearly attach to the subject of the sentence.

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How can you correct a dangling modifier?

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By ensuring the modifier clearly relates to the subject of the sentence.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A phrase that is incorrectly placed in a sentence, leading to confusion.

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

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A misplaced modifier is incorrectly placed, while a dangling modifier lacks a clear subject.

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Provide an example of a dangling modifier.

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"Walking to the store, the rain started pouring." (This implies the rain is walking.)

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How can you identify a dangling modifier in a sentence?

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Look for phrases that do not clearly connect to the subject of the sentence.

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What is the effect of using dangling modifiers in writing?

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They can create confusion and mislead the reader.

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Correct the sentence: 'While reading the book, the phone rang.'

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'While I was reading the book, the phone rang.'

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What is the purpose of modifiers in a sentence?

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To provide additional information about nouns, verbs, or other modifiers.

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What is an example of a misplaced modifier?

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"She almost drove her kids to school every day." (It sounds like she nearly did, but didn't.)