Parallelism and Descriptions CFA

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion.

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Example of a misplaced modifier: 'Covered with mushrooms, sausage, and extra cheese, Morgan eagerly bit into the enormous slice of pizza.' What is wrong with this sentence?

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The modifier 'covered with mushrooms, sausage, and extra cheese' is misplaced, making it seem like Morgan is covered in food.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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When there is no subject in the sentence that is being described, requiring the addition of a subject.

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Example of a dangling modifier: 'After reading the book, the movie was disappointing.' What is wrong with this sentence?

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The subject that read the book is missing, making it unclear who is being referred to.

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What is the correct form of the gerund in the sentence: 'Many people share the same three fears: making speeches, being in high places, and ______________.'

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working with numbers.

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Identify the error: 'Trevor gave a sculpture to his girlfriend that he had carved out of soap.'

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This sentence contains a misplaced modifier, suggesting that the girlfriend is made of soap.

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What is the correct form of the gerund in the sentence: 'James enjoys reading more than ______________.'

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writing.

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What is the difference between a misplaced modifier and a dangling modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is incorrectly positioned, while a dangling modifier lacks a clear subject.

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Provide an example of a correct sentence using a gerund.

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'I enjoy swimming in the ocean.'

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What is the role of modifiers in a sentence?

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Modifiers provide additional information about nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs.