Misplaced/Dangling Modifiers
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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
Example of a misplaced modifier:
Back
"Spitting out hot lava, my friend bravely took photos of the active volcano." (This suggests that the friend is spitting out hot lava.)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dangling modifier?
Back
A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a dangling modifier:
Back
"Coming home late, the house was dark." (This suggests that the house was coming home late.)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a misplaced modifier?
Back
Look for modifiers that are placed too far from the word they are supposed to modify, causing confusion.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a dangling modifier?
Back
Check if the subject being modified is clearly stated in the sentence; if not, it may be dangling.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correct the misplaced modifier: "I saw a dead raccoon driving on the highway."
Back
"While driving on the highway, I saw a dead raccoon."
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