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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Example of a misplaced modifier: 'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' What does 'almost' modify?

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It suggests that she did not drive her kids to school at all, rather than indicating she did it frequently.

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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 confusion.

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Identify the dangling modifier in this sentence: 'Rummaging through her giant handbag, the sunglasses escaped detection.'

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'Rummaging through her giant handbag' is the dangling modifier.

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Correct the misplaced modifier: 'The dog is sitting on the couch with floppy ears and barking.'

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'The dog, with floppy ears, is sitting on the couch and barking.'

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

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It can create confusion or a humorous effect by making it seem like the modifier is describing the wrong noun.

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Identify the correct sentence: '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.' is correct.

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What is the purpose of modifiers in a sentence?

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Modifiers provide additional information about nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs, enhancing clarity and detail.

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How can you avoid misplaced modifiers?

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Place modifiers next to the words they modify to ensure clarity.

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What is an example of a clear sentence with a modifier?

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'While jogging along Center Street, Elia saw a dog.' is clear and correct.