Misplaced Modifiers

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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 or ambiguity.

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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 unclear or nonsensical meanings.

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Identify the problem in this sentence: 'Emma Sue was delighted when Mr. Nguyen returned her perfect calculus test with an ear-to-ear grin.'

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It sounds like the calculus test has the grin.

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Which sentence is clearer? 'The lady shopped for a dress with a headache.' or 'The lady with a headache shopped for a dress.'

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The lady with a headache shopped for a dress.

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Which sentence is correct? 'On her way home, Sally found a man's silver watch.' or 'On her way home, Sally found a silver man's watch.'

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On her way home, Sally found a man's silver watch.

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What does it mean to avoid misplaced modifiers?

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To avoid misplaced modifiers means to place modifiers next to the words they modify to ensure clarity and prevent confusion.

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Example of a misplaced modifier: 'The dog chased the cat with a broken leg.' What is the issue?

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It suggests that the cat has a broken leg instead of the dog.

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Correct this sentence: 'Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete.'

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Running quickly, the athlete crossed the finish line.

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

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It can change the meaning of the sentence or make it confusing.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'The badly wrapped burrito squirted its contents onto Abdullah's shirt, which was spicy hot and full of lettuce.' or 'Abdullah gasped as the badly wrapped burrito squirted its contents onto his shirt, which was spicy hot and full of lettuce.'

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The badly wrapped burrito squirted its contents onto Abdullah's shirt, which was spicy hot and full of lettuce.