Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers Practice

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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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Identify the misplaced modifier in the sentence: 'Covered in wildflowers, the elephant pondered the hillside's beauty.'

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The phrase 'Covered in wildflowers' is a misplaced modifier.

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Which sentence is clearer? '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 clearer.

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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 the sentence: 'Once caught, the police officers took the thieves to jail.'

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'Once caught' is a dangling modifier.

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Which sentence is correct? 'Gasping after the 5-mile run in the summer sun, the bottle of cold water quenched Donovan's thirst.' or 'Gasping after the 5-mile run in the summer sun, Donovan quenched his thirst with a bottle of cold water.'

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'Gasping after the 5-mile run in the summer sun, Donovan quenched his thirst with a bottle of cold water.' is correct.

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What is the purpose of modifiers in a sentence?

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Modifiers add detail and description to sentences, helping to clarify meaning.

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How can you fix a misplaced modifier?

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Rearrange the sentence so that the modifier is placed next to the word it is meant to modify.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a dangling modifier.

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'Running down the street, the dog barked loudly.' (The modifier 'Running down the street' incorrectly suggests the dog is running.)

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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 placed in a sentence, while a dangling modifier lacks a clear subject to modify.