Misplaced Modifiers

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What is a modifier?

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A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that modifies (or describes) another word and adds detail to a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The shoes with the yellow stripes are expensive,' what does the phrase 'with the yellow stripes' modify?

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The phrase 'with the yellow stripes' modifies 'shoes.'

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Which sentence correctly avoids misplaced modifiers?

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The repairman fixed the kitchen faucet, which leaked in a wasteful manner.

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Which sentence is written MOST clearly and correctly?

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Gasping after the 5-mile run in the summer sun, Donovan quenched his thirst with a bottle of cold water.

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Identify the grammatically correct sentence: 'Running recklessly through the forest, ___.'

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Running recklessly through the forest, Jay tripped over the tree stump.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion.

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How can you fix a misplaced modifier?

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You can fix a misplaced modifier by repositioning it closer to the word it is intended to modify.

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What is the effect of a misplaced modifier in a sentence?

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A misplaced modifier can create ambiguity or a humorous effect, making the sentence unclear.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier.

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Running down the street, the dog chased the cat. (It sounds like the dog is running, not the person.)

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

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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, while a misplaced modifier is incorrectly placed in relation to the word it modifies.