Misplaced Modifiers & Active Voice

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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 or describes, leading to confusion or ambiguity.

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Example of a misplaced modifier: "Covered in dirt, I gave my dog a bath." What is wrong with this sentence?

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The phrase "Covered in dirt" is a misplaced modifier that incorrectly suggests that 'I' was covered in dirt instead of the dog.

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What is the active voice?

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The active voice is a sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb, making the sentence clearer and more direct.

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Convert to active voice: "The car was looked at by a mechanic."

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"The mechanic looked at the car."

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Identify the passive voice: "The book was read by the student."

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This sentence is in passive voice because the subject (the book) is acted upon by the verb (was read).

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The dog chased the cat.'). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The cat was chased by the dog.').

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Convert to active voice: "The song was sung by the choir."

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"The choir sang the song."

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What is an example of a sentence in active voice?

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"The teacher explains the lesson."

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Identify the misplaced modifier: "She almost drove her kids to school every day."

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The word 'almost' is misplaced, suggesting she did not drive them at all, rather than implying she did so frequently.

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What is the correct revision for: "On a cold and bleak Christmas Eve, the story is told in London by a narrator."

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"On a cold and bleak Christmas Eve, a narrator tells the story in London."