Modifiers Flashcard (Misplaced and Dangling)

A word, phrase, or clause that adds in extra information about another part of the sentence.

A modifier that is placed too far from the word it modifies, causing confusion.

A modifier that does not clearly and logically modify any word in the sentence.

This sentence contains a dangling modifier.

'He served lemonade in plastic cups to the children.' is clearer.

To provide additional information and clarify meaning.

'After answering the question, Kasey earned a piece of candy.'

It can create confusion or ambiguity about what is being modified.

'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' (It suggests she nearly did, not that she did it almost every day.)

By ensuring the modifier clearly refers to a specific noun in the sentence.