Misplaced Modifiers

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7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a misplaced modifier?
Back
A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion or ambiguity in a sentence.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to avoid misplaced modifiers?
Back
Avoiding misplaced modifiers is important because they can change the meaning of a sentence and lead to misunderstandings.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the misplaced modifier in this sentence: 'The dog ran quickly to the park that was barking.'
Back
The phrase 'that was barking' is misplaced; it suggests the park is barking instead of the dog.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to phrase this sentence: 'I saw the man with the telescope.'?
Back
To clarify, it should be 'With the telescope, I saw the man.' or 'I saw the man who had the telescope.'
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a misplaced modifier?
Back
Look for phrases that seem to modify the wrong noun or that create ambiguity in the sentence.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a correctly placed modifier?
Back
'The cat sat on the mat, purring softly.' Here, 'purring softly' clearly modifies 'the cat'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of a misplaced modifier on a sentence?
Back
It can create confusion, mislead the reader, or change the intended meaning of the sentence.
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