Flashcard: Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers

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What is a modifier?

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A word or phrase that describes or limits another word in a sentence.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A modifier that is placed too far from the word it is supposed to modify, causing confusion.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A modifier that does not clearly refer to a specific word in the sentence.

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Example of a misplaced modifier: 'The man walked his dog in a blue suit.' What is wrong with this sentence?

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It suggests that the dog is wearing the blue suit instead of the man.

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Correct the misplaced modifier: 'She almost drove her kids to school every day.'

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'She drove her kids to school almost every day.'

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Identify the dangling modifier: 'Running down the street, the rain soaked my clothes.'

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The modifier 'Running down the street' does not clearly refer to a subject.

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What is the correct use of modifiers?

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Modifiers should be placed next to the word they modify to avoid confusion.

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Correct the dangling modifier: 'After reading the book, the movie was disappointing.'

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'After reading the book, I found the movie disappointing.'

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What is an example of a correctly placed modifier?

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'The excited children played in the park.'

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Why are modifiers important in writing?

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They add detail and clarity to sentences, enhancing understanding.