Misplaced and Dangling 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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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 unclear or illogical sentences.

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Identify the error: 'After the football game, the leftover pizza went into the refrigerator.'

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This sentence contains a dangling modifier.

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Correct the sentence: 'While standing in line for movie tickets, lightning flashed.'

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While John stood in line for movie tickets, lightning flashed.

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Identify the error: 'While singing a high note, the crowd clapped for the singer.'

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This sentence contains a misplaced modifier.

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Correct the sentence: 'The man walked the dog in a pinstriped suit.'

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The man in a pinstriped suit walked the dog.

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Identify the error: 'Tonya was petting the cat eating a candy bar.'

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This sentence contains a misplaced modifier.

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What is the purpose of modifiers in a sentence?

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Modifiers provide additional information about a noun or verb, helping to clarify meaning.

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How can you fix a dangling modifier?

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To fix a dangling modifier, clarify the subject that the modifier is intended to describe.

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How can you fix a misplaced modifier?

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To fix a misplaced modifier, reposition the modifier so that it is next to the word it is meant to modify.